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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,124.46, 342,482.50 and 152,705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,124.46, 342,482.50 and 152,705.51 is: 229,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,124.46 : 342,482.50 = 152,705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,124.46/342,482.50 = 152,705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,124.46x = 342,482.50 × 152,705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,124.46x = 52,298,964,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,964,828.58/228,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,256.28

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