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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,068.40, 342,102.60 and 153,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,068.40, 342,102.60 and 153,418.80 is: 230,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,068.40 : 342,102.60 = 153,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,068.40/342,102.60 = 153,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,068.40x = 342,102.60 × 153,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,068.40x = 52,484,970,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,970,368.88/228,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,128.20

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