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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,595.80, 342,893.70 and 153,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,595.80, 342,893.70 and 153,946.20 is: 230,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,595.80 : 342,893.70 = 153,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,595.80/342,893.70 = 153,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,595.80x = 342,893.70 × 153,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,595.80x = 52,787,182,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787,182,118.94/228,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,919.30

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