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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,219.70, 543,329.55 and 229,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,219.70, 543,329.55 and 229,250.10 is: 343,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,219.70 : 543,329.55 = 229,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,219.70/543,329.55 = 229,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,219.70x = 543,329.55 × 229,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,219.70x = 124,558,353,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,558,353,670.46/362,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,875.15

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