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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,140.20, 544,515.90 and 152,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,140.20, 544,515.90 and 152,540.20 is: 228,728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,140.20 : 544,515.90 = 152,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,140.20/544,515.90 = 152,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,140.20x = 544,515.90 × 152,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,140.20x = 83,060,564,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060,564,289.18/363,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,728.64

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