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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,008.96, 339,070.40 and 159,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,008.96, 339,070.40 and 159,578.84 is: 239,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,008.96 : 339,070.40 = 159,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,008.96/339,070.40 = 159,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,008.96x = 339,070.40 × 159,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,008.96x = 54,108,461,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108,461,110.34/226,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,408.48

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