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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,052.80, 342,079.20 and 153,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,052.80, 342,079.20 and 153,403.20 is: 230,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,052.80 : 342,079.20 = 153,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,052.80/342,079.20 = 153,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,052.80x = 342,079.20 × 153,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,052.80x = 52,476,043,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476,043,933.44/228,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,104.80

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