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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,411.20, 342,616.80 and 157,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,411.20, 342,616.80 and 157,552.40 is: 236,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,411.20 : 342,616.80 = 157,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,411.20/342,616.80 = 157,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,411.20x = 342,616.80 × 157,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,411.20x = 53,980,099,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,980,099,120.32/228,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,328.60

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