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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,095.20, 342,142.80 and 153,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,095.20, 342,142.80 and 153,445.60 is: 230,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,095.20 : 342,142.80 = 153,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,095.20/342,142.80 = 153,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,095.20x = 342,142.80 × 153,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,095.20x = 52,500,307,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,500,307,231.68/228,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,168.40

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