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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.20, 342,003.30 and 153,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.20, 342,003.30 and 153,352.60 is: 230,028.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.20 : 342,003.30 = 153,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.20/342,003.30 = 153,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.20x = 342,003.30 × 153,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.20x = 52,447,095,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,095,263.58/228,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,028.90

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