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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,009.96, 339,071.90 and 159,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,009.96, 339,071.90 and 159,579.84 is: 239,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,009.96 : 339,071.90 = 159,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,009.96/339,071.90 = 159,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,009.96x = 339,071.90 × 159,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,009.96x = 54,109,039,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109,039,550.50/226,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,409.98

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