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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,097.79, 334,647.09 and 156,834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,097.79, 334,647.09 and 156,834.39 is: 235,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,097.79 : 334,647.09 = 156,834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,097.79/334,647.09 = 156,834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,097.79x = 334,647.09 × 156,834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,097.79x = 52,484,172,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,172,225.43/223,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,251.87

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