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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,088.80, 543,133.20 and 228,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,088.80, 543,133.20 and 228,244.40 is: 342,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,088.80 : 543,133.20 = 228,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,088.80/543,133.20 = 228,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,088.80x = 543,133.20 × 228,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,088.80x = 123,967,111,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,967,111,354.08/362,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,366.60

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