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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,144.80, 543,217.20 and 228,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,144.80, 543,217.20 and 228,300.40 is: 342,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,144.80 : 543,217.20 = 228,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,144.80/543,217.20 = 228,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,144.80x = 543,217.20 × 228,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,144.80x = 124,016,704,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,016,704,046.88/362,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,450.60

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