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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,781.40, 340,172.10 and 156,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,781.40, 340,172.10 and 156,797.40 is: 235,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,781.40 : 340,172.10 = 156,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,781.40/340,172.10 = 156,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,781.40x = 340,172.10 × 156,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,781.40x = 53,338,100,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,338,100,832.54/226,781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,196.10

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