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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.40, 342,003.60 and 101,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.40, 342,003.60 and 101,642.40 is: 152,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.40 : 342,003.60 = 101,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.40/342,003.60 = 101,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.40x = 342,003.60 × 101,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.40x = 34,762,066,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,066,712.64/228,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,463.60

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