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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,865.40, 340,298.10 and 152,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,865.40, 340,298.10 and 152,215.80 is: 228,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,865.40 : 340,298.10 = 152,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,865.40/340,298.10 = 152,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,865.40x = 340,298.10 × 152,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,865.40x = 51,798,747,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798,747,529.98/226,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,323.70

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