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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,851.10, 340,276.65 and 159,199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,851.10, 340,276.65 and 159,199.90 is: 238,799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,851.10 : 340,276.65 = 159,199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,851.10/340,276.65 = 159,199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,851.10x = 340,276.65 × 159,199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,851.10x = 54,172,008,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172,008,652.34/226,851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,799.85

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