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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,369.52, 342,160.53 and 151,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,369.52, 342,160.53 and 151,385.32 is: 226,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,369.52 : 342,160.53 = 151,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,369.52/342,160.53 = 151,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,369.52x = 342,160.53 × 151,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,369.52x = 51,798,081,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798,081,325.42/228,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,816.96

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