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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,746.60, 340,119.90 and 159,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,746.60, 340,119.90 and 159,095.40 is: 238,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,746.60 : 340,119.90 = 159,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,746.60/340,119.90 = 159,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,746.60x = 340,119.90 × 159,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,746.60x = 54,111,511,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111,511,538.46/226,746.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,643.10

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