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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,314.39, 339,023.24 and 155,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,314.39, 339,023.24 and 155,061.93 is: 232,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,314.39 : 339,023.24 = 155,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,314.39/339,023.24 = 155,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,314.39x = 339,023.24 × 155,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,314.39x = 52,569,597,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,569,597,909.25/226,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,285.71

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