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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,698.24, 339,653.28 and 159,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,698.24, 339,653.28 and 159,086.88 is: 238,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,698.24 : 339,653.28 = 159,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,698.24/339,653.28 = 159,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,698.24x = 339,653.28 × 159,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,698.24x = 54,034,380,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,380,596.97/226,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,353.77

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