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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,977.20, 545,771.40 and 153,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,977.20, 545,771.40 and 153,377.20 is: 229,983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,977.20 : 545,771.40 = 153,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,977.20/545,771.40 = 153,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,977.20x = 545,771.40 × 153,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,977.20x = 83,708,889,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,708,889,172.08/363,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,983.88

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