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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,341.20, 228,511.80 and 151,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,341.20, 228,511.80 and 151,304.40 is: 226,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,341.20 : 228,511.80 = 151,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,341.20/228,511.80 = 151,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,341.20x = 228,511.80 × 151,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,341.20x = 34,574,840,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574,840,791.92/152,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,956.60

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