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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,924.40, 346,386.60 and 152,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,924.40, 346,386.60 and 152,127.60 is: 228,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,924.40 : 346,386.60 = 152,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,924.40/346,386.60 = 152,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,924.40x = 346,386.60 × 152,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,924.40x = 52,694,962,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694,962,130.16/230,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,191.40

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