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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,919.40, 346,379.10 and 152,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,919.40, 346,379.10 and 152,079.40 is: 228,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,919.40 : 346,379.10 = 152,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,919.40/346,379.10 = 152,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,919.40x = 346,379.10 × 152,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,919.40x = 52,677,125,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677,125,700.54/230,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,119.10

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