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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,842.43, 545,821.97 and 153,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,842.43, 545,821.97 and 153,511.35 is: 230,291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,842.43 : 545,821.97 = 153,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,842.43/545,821.97 = 153,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,842.43x = 545,821.97 × 153,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,842.43x = 83,789,866,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,789,866,706.80/363,842.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,291.63

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