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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,548.20, 546,627.90 and 153,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,548.20, 546,627.90 and 153,948.20 is: 230,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,548.20 : 546,627.90 = 153,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,548.20/546,627.90 = 153,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,548.20x = 546,627.90 × 153,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,548.20x = 84,152,381,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152,381,274.78/364,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,840.21

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