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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,913.40, 340,370.10 and 152,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,913.40, 340,370.10 and 152,263.80 is: 228,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,913.40 : 340,370.10 = 152,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,913.40/340,370.10 = 152,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,913.40x = 340,370.10 × 152,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,913.40x = 51,826,044,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826,044,832.38/226,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,395.70

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