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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,086.10, 544,059.91 and 229,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,086.10, 544,059.91 and 229,684.56 is: 344,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,086.10 : 544,059.91 = 229,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,086.10/544,059.91 = 229,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,086.10x = 544,059.91 × 229,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,086.10x = 124,962,161,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,962,161,041.99/363,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,166.74

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