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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,073.48, 544,668.54 and 152,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,073.48, 544,668.54 and 152,771.56 is: 229,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,073.48 : 544,668.54 = 152,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,073.48/544,668.54 = 152,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,073.48x = 544,668.54 × 152,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,073.48x = 83,209,862,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209,862,538.72/363,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,181.88

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