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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,417.49, 342,625.15 and 152,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,417.49, 342,625.15 and 152,355.25 is: 228,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,417.49 : 342,625.15 = 152,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,417.49/342,625.15 = 152,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,417.49x = 342,625.15 × 152,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,417.49x = 52,200,740,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,740,384.54/228,417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,532.15

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