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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,829.90, 346,244.85 and 152,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,829.90, 346,244.85 and 152,033.10 is: 228,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,829.90 : 346,244.85 = 152,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,829.90/346,244.85 = 152,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,829.90x = 346,244.85 × 152,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,829.90x = 52,640,677,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640,677,904.54/230,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,049.65

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