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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,920.80, 230,881.20 and 151,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,920.80, 230,881.20 and 151,847.20 is: 227,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,920.80 : 230,881.20 = 151,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,920.80/230,881.20 = 151,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,920.80x = 230,881.20 × 151,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,920.80x = 35,058,663,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058,663,752.64/153,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,770.80

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