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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,074.70, 364,612.05 and 228,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,074.70, 364,612.05 and 228,300.30 is: 342,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,074.70 : 364,612.05 = 228,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,074.70/364,612.05 = 228,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,074.70x = 364,612.05 × 228,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,074.70x = 83,241,040,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,241,040,398.62/243,074.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,450.45

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