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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,905.60, 340,431.30 and 152,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,905.60, 340,431.30 and 152,110.20 is: 228,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,905.60 : 340,431.30 = 152,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,905.60/340,431.30 = 152,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,905.60x = 340,431.30 × 152,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,905.60x = 51,783,073,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783,073,129.26/226,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,214.17

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