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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,179.80, 543,269.70 and 228,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,179.80, 543,269.70 and 228,335.40 is: 342,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,179.80 : 543,269.70 = 228,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,179.80/543,269.70 = 228,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,179.80x = 543,269.70 × 228,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,179.80x = 124,047,704,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,047,704,257.38/362,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,503.10

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