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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,140.70, 544,516.65 and 152,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,140.70, 544,516.65 and 152,540.70 is: 228,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,140.70 : 544,516.65 = 152,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,140.70/544,516.65 = 152,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,140.70x = 544,516.65 × 152,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,140.70x = 83,060,950,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060,950,952.66/363,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,729.39

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