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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,082.20, 364,623.30 and 228,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,082.20, 364,623.30 and 228,307.80 is: 342,461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,082.20 : 364,623.30 = 228,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,082.20/364,623.30 = 228,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,082.20x = 364,623.30 × 228,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,082.20x = 83,246,343,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246,343,451.74/243,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,461.70

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