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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,079.60, 543,323.40 and 230,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,079.60, 543,323.40 and 230,023.60 is: 344,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,079.60 : 543,323.40 = 230,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,079.60/543,323.40 = 230,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,079.60x = 543,323.40 × 230,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,079.60x = 124,977,204,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,977,204,432.24/363,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,214.34

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