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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,748.60, 340,122.90 and 159,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,748.60, 340,122.90 and 159,097.40 is: 238,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,748.60 : 340,122.90 = 159,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,748.60/340,122.90 = 159,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,748.60x = 340,122.90 × 159,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,748.60x = 54,112,669,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,112,669,070.46/226,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,646.10

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