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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,902.40, 346,353.60 and 152,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,902.40, 346,353.60 and 152,105.60 is: 228,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,902.40 : 346,353.60 = 152,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,902.40/346,353.60 = 152,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,902.40x = 346,353.60 × 152,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,902.40x = 52,682,322,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,322,140.16/230,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,158.40

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