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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,720.40, 343,080.60 and 154,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,720.40, 343,080.60 and 154,070.80 is: 231,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,720.40 : 343,080.60 = 154,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,720.40/343,080.60 = 154,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,720.40x = 343,080.60 × 154,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,720.40x = 52,858,702,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,702,506.48/228,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,106.20

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