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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,837.61, 545,832.02 and 153,477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,837.61, 545,832.02 and 153,477.37 is: 230,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,837.61 : 545,832.02 = 153,477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,837.61/545,832.02 = 153,477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,837.61x = 545,832.02 × 153,477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,837.61x = 83,772,862,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,772,862,891.39/363,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,247.95

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