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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.40, 340,398.60 and 156,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.40, 340,398.60 and 156,948.40 is: 235,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.40 : 340,398.60 = 156,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.40/340,398.60 = 156,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.40x = 340,398.60 × 156,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.40x = 53,425,015,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,015,632.24/226,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,422.60

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