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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,732.40, 340,098.60 and 152,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,732.40, 340,098.60 and 152,082.80 is: 228,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,732.40 : 340,098.60 = 152,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,732.40/340,098.60 = 152,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,732.40x = 340,098.60 × 152,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,732.40x = 51,723,147,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,723,147,364.08/226,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,124.20

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