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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.04, 339,713.52 and 159,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.04, 339,713.52 and 159,949.84 is: 239,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.04 : 339,713.52 = 159,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.04/339,713.52 = 159,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.04x = 339,713.52 × 159,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.04x = 54,337,123,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337,123,169.84/226,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,505.60

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