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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,704.40, 343,056.60 and 153,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,704.40, 343,056.60 and 153,860.40 is: 230,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,704.40 : 343,056.60 = 153,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,704.40/343,056.60 = 153,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,704.40x = 343,056.60 × 153,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,704.40x = 52,782,825,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782,825,698.64/228,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,790.60

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