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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,206.60, 228,309.90 and 151,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,206.60, 228,309.90 and 151,331.80 is: 226,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,206.60 : 228,309.90 = 151,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,206.60/228,309.90 = 151,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,206.60x = 228,309.90 × 151,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,206.60x = 34,550,548,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,548,124.82/152,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,997.70

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