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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,356.70, 545,121.45 and 152,886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,356.70, 545,121.45 and 152,886.30 is: 229,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,356.70 : 545,121.45 = 152,886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,356.70/545,121.45 = 152,886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,356.70x = 545,121.45 × 152,886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,356.70x = 83,341,601,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,341,601,541.14/363,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,365.80

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