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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,744.68, 340,269.30 and 156,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,744.68, 340,269.30 and 156,498.24 is: 234,852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,744.68 : 340,269.30 = 156,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,744.68/340,269.30 = 156,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,744.68x = 340,269.30 × 156,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,744.68x = 53,251,546,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,546,576.03/226,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,852.46

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