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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,695.07, 342,814.24 and 152,857.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,695.07, 342,814.24 and 152,857.49 is: 229,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,695.07 : 342,814.24 = 152,857.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,695.07/342,814.24 = 152,857.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,695.07x = 342,814.24 × 152,857.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,695.07x = 52,401,721,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401,721,784.30/228,695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,133.59

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