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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,853.20, 544,085.40 and 152,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,853.20, 544,085.40 and 152,253.20 is: 228,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,853.20 : 544,085.40 = 152,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,853.20/544,085.40 = 152,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,853.20x = 544,085.40 × 152,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,853.20x = 82,838,743,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838,743,223.28/362,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,298.23

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