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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,104.60, 543,360.90 and 230,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,104.60, 543,360.90 and 230,048.60 is: 344,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,104.60 : 543,360.90 = 230,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,104.60/543,360.90 = 230,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,104.60x = 543,360.90 × 230,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,104.60x = 124,999,414,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,999,414,339.74/363,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,251.81

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