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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,011.70, 364,517.55 and 228,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,011.70, 364,517.55 and 228,237.30 is: 342,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,011.70 : 364,517.55 = 228,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,011.70/364,517.55 = 228,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,011.70x = 364,517.55 × 228,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,011.70x = 83,196,501,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,196,501,414.62/243,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,355.95

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