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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.96, 339,068.90 and 159,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.96, 339,068.90 and 159,577.84 is: 239,406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.96 : 339,068.90 = 159,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.96/339,068.90 = 159,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.96x = 339,068.90 × 159,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.96x = 54,107,882,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107,882,673.18/226,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,406.98

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