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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,844.40, 340,266.60 and 156,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,844.40, 340,266.60 and 156,860.40 is: 235,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,844.40 : 340,266.60 = 156,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,844.40/340,266.60 = 156,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,844.40x = 340,266.60 × 156,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,844.40x = 53,374,354,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374,354,982.64/226,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,290.60

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