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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,963.40, 346,445.10 and 152,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,963.40, 346,445.10 and 152,166.60 is: 228,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,963.40 : 346,445.10 = 152,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,963.40/346,445.10 = 152,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,963.40x = 346,445.10 × 152,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,963.40x = 52,717,372,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717,372,953.66/230,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,249.90

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