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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.54, 339,709.77 and 159,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.54, 339,709.77 and 159,947.34 is: 239,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.54 : 339,709.77 = 159,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.54/339,709.77 = 159,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.54x = 339,709.77 × 159,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.54x = 54,335,674,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,335,674,083.51/226,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,501.85

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