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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.30, 342,001.95 and 153,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.30, 342,001.95 and 153,351.70 is: 230,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.30 : 342,001.95 = 153,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.30/342,001.95 = 153,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.30x = 342,001.95 × 153,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.30x = 52,446,580,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,446,580,435.82/228,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,027.55

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