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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,979.08, 343,035.09 and 152,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,979.08, 343,035.09 and 152,848.08 is: 228,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,979.08 : 343,035.09 = 152,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,979.08/343,035.09 = 152,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,979.08x = 343,035.09 × 152,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,979.08x = 52,432,254,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432,254,879.13/228,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,982.73

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