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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,465.10, 340,541.55 and 152,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,465.10, 340,541.55 and 152,669.70 is: 228,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,465.10 : 340,541.55 = 152,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,465.10/340,541.55 = 152,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,465.10x = 340,541.55 × 152,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,465.10x = 51,990,376,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,990,376,276.04/227,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,564.19

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