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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,216.20, 543,324.30 and 229,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,216.20, 543,324.30 and 229,246.60 is: 343,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,216.20 : 543,324.30 = 229,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,216.20/543,324.30 = 229,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,216.20x = 543,324.30 × 229,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,216.20x = 124,555,248,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,555,248,472.38/362,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,869.90

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