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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,907.40, 343,361.10 and 150,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,907.40, 343,361.10 and 150,067.40 is: 225,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,907.40 : 343,361.10 = 150,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,907.40/343,361.10 = 150,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,907.40x = 343,361.10 × 150,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,907.40x = 51,527,307,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527,307,538.14/228,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,101.10

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