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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,886.20, 335,829.30 and 153,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,886.20, 335,829.30 and 153,027.40 is: 229,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,886.20 : 335,829.30 = 153,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,886.20/335,829.30 = 153,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,886.20x = 335,829.30 × 153,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,886.20x = 51,391,084,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391,084,622.82/223,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,541.10

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