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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.80, 227,995.20 and 102,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.80, 227,995.20 and 102,230.40 is: 153,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.80 : 227,995.20 = 102,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.80/227,995.20 = 102,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.80x = 227,995.20 × 102,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.80x = 23,308,040,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,040,494.08/151,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,345.60

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