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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,699.24, 339,654.78 and 159,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,699.24, 339,654.78 and 159,087.88 is: 238,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,699.24 : 339,654.78 = 159,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,699.24/339,654.78 = 159,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,699.24x = 339,654.78 × 159,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,699.24x = 54,034,958,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,958,882.07/226,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,355.27

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