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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,602.40, 545,403.60 and 206,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,602.40, 545,403.60 and 206,138.40 is: 309,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,602.40 : 545,403.60 = 206,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,602.40/545,403.60 = 206,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,602.40x = 545,403.60 × 206,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,602.40x = 112,428,625,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,428,625,458.24/363,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,207.60

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