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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,225.70, 543,338.55 and 229,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,225.70, 543,338.55 and 229,256.10 is: 343,884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,225.70 : 543,338.55 = 229,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,225.70/543,338.55 = 229,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,225.70x = 543,338.55 × 229,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,225.70x = 124,563,676,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,563,676,952.66/362,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,884.15

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