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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,087.20, 342,130.80 and 153,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,087.20, 342,130.80 and 153,437.60 is: 230,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,087.20 : 342,130.80 = 153,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,087.20/342,130.80 = 153,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,087.20x = 342,130.80 × 153,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,087.20x = 52,495,728,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495,728,838.08/228,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,156.40

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