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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,193.72, 339,346.46 and 159,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,193.72, 339,346.46 and 159,763.59 is: 239,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,193.72 : 339,346.46 = 159,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,193.72/339,346.46 = 159,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,193.72x = 339,346.46 × 159,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,193.72x = 54,215,209,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,209,102.80/226,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,684.86

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