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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,228.20, 543,342.30 and 204,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,228.20, 543,342.30 and 204,764.20 is: 307,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,228.20 : 543,342.30 = 204,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,228.20/543,342.30 = 204,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,228.20x = 543,342.30 × 204,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,228.20x = 111,257,051,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,257,051,385.66/362,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,146.30

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