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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.20, 342,067.80 and 153,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.20, 342,067.80 and 153,395.60 is: 230,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.20 : 342,067.80 = 153,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.20/342,067.80 = 153,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.20x = 342,067.80 × 153,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.20x = 52,471,695,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471,695,421.68/228,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,093.40

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