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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,520.92, 342,851.52 and 102,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,520.92, 342,851.52 and 102,267.48 is: 153,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,520.92 : 342,851.52 = 102,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,520.92/342,851.52 = 102,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,520.92x = 342,851.52 × 102,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,520.92x = 35,062,560,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062,560,964.57/228,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,432.61

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