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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,365.80, 342,548.70 and 153,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,365.80, 342,548.70 and 153,716.20 is: 230,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,365.80 : 342,548.70 = 153,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,365.80/342,548.70 = 153,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,365.80x = 342,548.70 × 153,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,365.80x = 52,655,284,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655,284,478.94/228,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,574.30

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