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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,772.36, 543,253.50 and 229,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,772.36, 543,253.50 and 229,249.80 is: 343,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,772.36 : 543,253.50 = 229,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,772.36/543,253.50 = 229,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,772.36x = 543,253.50 × 229,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,772.36x = 124,540,756,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,540,756,224.30/362,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,302.77

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