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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,199.40, 543,299.10 and 236,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,199.40, 543,299.10 and 236,228.20 is: 354,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,199.40 : 543,299.10 = 236,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,199.40/543,299.10 = 236,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,199.40x = 543,299.10 × 236,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,199.40x = 128,342,568,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342,568,454.62/362,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,342.30

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