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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,783.40, 340,175.10 and 156,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,783.40, 340,175.10 and 156,799.40 is: 235,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,783.40 : 340,175.10 = 156,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,783.40/340,175.10 = 156,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,783.40x = 340,175.10 × 156,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,783.40x = 53,339,251,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339,251,574.94/226,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,199.10

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