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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,410.40, 342,615.60 and 153,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,410.40, 342,615.60 and 153,760.80 is: 230,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,410.40 : 342,615.60 = 153,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,410.40/342,615.60 = 153,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,410.40x = 342,615.60 × 153,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,410.40x = 52,680,848,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680,848,748.48/228,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,641.20

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