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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,082.60, 543,327.90 and 230,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,082.60, 543,327.90 and 230,026.60 is: 344,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,082.60 : 543,327.90 = 230,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,082.60/543,327.90 = 230,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,082.60x = 543,327.90 × 230,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,082.60x = 124,979,869,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,979,869,522.14/363,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,218.83

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