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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,638.92, 545,693.10 and 153,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,638.92, 545,693.10 and 153,277.96 is: 230,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,638.92 : 545,693.10 = 153,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,638.92/545,693.10 = 153,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,638.92x = 545,693.10 × 153,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,638.92x = 83,642,725,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642,725,154.08/363,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,015.88

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