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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,075.98, 544,115.72 and 229,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,075.98, 544,115.72 and 229,717.50 is: 344,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,075.98 : 544,115.72 = 229,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,075.98/544,115.72 = 229,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,075.98x = 544,115.72 × 229,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,075.98x = 124,992,902,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,992,902,909.10/363,075.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,261.01

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