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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,164.80, 543,247.20 and 228,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,164.80, 543,247.20 and 228,320.40 is: 342,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,164.80 : 543,247.20 = 228,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,164.80/543,247.20 = 228,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,164.80x = 543,247.20 × 228,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,164.80x = 124,034,418,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,418,002.88/362,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,480.60

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