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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,122.80, 543,184.20 and 228,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,122.80, 543,184.20 and 228,278.40 is: 342,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,122.80 : 543,184.20 = 228,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,122.80/543,184.20 = 228,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,122.80x = 543,184.20 × 228,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,122.80x = 123,997,220,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,997,220,081.28/362,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,417.60

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