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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,892.80, 343,339.20 and 154,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,892.80, 343,339.20 and 154,243.20 is: 231,364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,892.80 : 343,339.20 = 154,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,892.80/343,339.20 = 154,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,892.80x = 343,339.20 × 154,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,892.80x = 52,957,736,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,957,736,893.44/228,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,364.80

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