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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,830.90, 346,246.35 and 152,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,830.90, 346,246.35 and 152,034.10 is: 228,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,830.90 : 346,246.35 = 152,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,830.90/346,246.35 = 152,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,830.90x = 346,246.35 × 152,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,830.90x = 52,641,252,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641,252,200.54/230,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,051.15

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