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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,001.40, 346,502.10 and 152,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,001.40, 346,502.10 and 152,204.60 is: 228,306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,001.40 : 346,502.10 = 152,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,001.40/346,502.10 = 152,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,001.40x = 346,502.10 × 152,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,001.40x = 52,739,213,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,213,529.66/231,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,306.90

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