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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,881.20, 545,627.40 and 153,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,881.20, 545,627.40 and 153,281.20 is: 229,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,881.20 : 545,627.40 = 153,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,881.20/545,627.40 = 153,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,881.20x = 545,627.40 × 153,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,881.20x = 83,634,422,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,634,422,624.88/363,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,839.91

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