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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,235.52, 546,222.06 and 153,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,235.52, 546,222.06 and 153,889.86 is: 230,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,235.52 : 546,222.06 = 153,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,235.52/546,222.06 = 153,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,235.52x = 546,222.06 × 153,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,235.52x = 84,058,036,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058,036,342.31/364,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,779.35

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