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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,864.80, 340,426.80 and 156,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,864.80, 340,426.80 and 156,794.40 is: 235,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,864.80 : 340,426.80 = 156,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,864.80/340,426.80 = 156,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,864.80x = 340,426.80 × 156,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,864.80x = 53,377,015,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,377,015,849.92/226,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,281.17

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