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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,042.53, 334,564.27 and 156,779.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,042.53, 334,564.27 and 156,779.17 is: 235,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,042.53 : 334,564.27 = 156,779.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,042.53/334,564.27 = 156,779.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,042.53x = 334,564.27 × 156,779.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,042.53x = 52,452,708,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,452,708,562.26/223,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,169.09

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