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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,063.20, 364,594.80 and 228,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,063.20, 364,594.80 and 228,288.80 is: 342,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,063.20 : 364,594.80 = 228,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,063.20/364,594.80 = 228,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,063.20x = 364,594.80 × 228,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,063.20x = 83,232,909,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232,909,378.24/243,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,433.20

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