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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,709.16, 548,147.34 and 228,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,709.16, 548,147.34 and 228,996.16 is: 343,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,709.16 : 548,147.34 = 228,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,709.16/548,147.34 = 228,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,709.16x = 548,147.34 × 228,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,709.16x = 125,523,635,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,523,635,974.21/365,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,233.50

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