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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,081.80, 543,122.70 and 228,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,081.80, 543,122.70 and 228,237.40 is: 342,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,081.80 : 543,122.70 = 228,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,081.80/543,122.70 = 228,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,081.80x = 543,122.70 × 228,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,081.80x = 123,960,912,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,960,912,928.98/362,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,356.10

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