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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,388.40, 335,082.60 and 156,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,388.40, 335,082.60 and 156,903.60 is: 235,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,388.40 : 335,082.60 = 156,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,388.40/335,082.60 = 156,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,388.40x = 335,082.60 × 156,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,388.40x = 52,575,666,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575,666,237.36/223,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,355.40

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