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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,904.40, 346,356.60 and 152,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,904.40, 346,356.60 and 152,107.60 is: 228,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,904.40 : 346,356.60 = 152,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,904.40/346,356.60 = 152,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,904.40x = 346,356.60 × 152,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,904.40x = 52,683,471,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,683,471,170.16/230,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,161.40

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