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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,303.10, 543,454.65 and 228,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,303.10, 543,454.65 and 228,750.30 is: 343,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,303.10 : 543,454.65 = 228,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,303.10/543,454.65 = 228,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,303.10x = 543,454.65 × 228,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,303.10x = 124,315,414,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315,414,223.90/362,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,125.45

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