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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,310.80, 342,660.60 and 102,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,310.80, 342,660.60 and 102,145.20 is: 153,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,310.80 : 342,660.60 = 102,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,310.80/342,660.60 = 102,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,310.80x = 342,660.60 × 102,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,310.80x = 35,001,135,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,135,519.12/228,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,304.77

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