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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,843.60, 340,265.40 and 159,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,843.60, 340,265.40 and 159,192.40 is: 238,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,843.60 : 340,265.40 = 159,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,843.60/340,265.40 = 159,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,843.60x = 340,265.40 × 159,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,843.60x = 54,167,665,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,167,665,662.96/226,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,788.60

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