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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,949.40, 346,424.10 and 152,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,949.40, 346,424.10 and 152,152.60 is: 228,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,949.40 : 346,424.10 = 152,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,949.40/346,424.10 = 152,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,949.40x = 346,424.10 × 152,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,949.40x = 52,709,327,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709,327,517.66/230,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,228.90

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