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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,209.60, 228,314.40 and 151,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,209.60, 228,314.40 and 151,334.80 is: 227,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,209.60 : 228,314.40 = 151,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,209.60/228,314.40 = 151,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,209.60x = 228,314.40 × 151,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,209.60x = 34,551,914,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,914,061.12/152,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,002.20

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