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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,945.90, 340,418.85 and 156,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,945.90, 340,418.85 and 156,961.90 is: 235,442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,945.90 : 340,418.85 = 156,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,945.90/340,418.85 = 156,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,945.90x = 340,418.85 × 156,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,945.90x = 53,432,789,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,789,491.82/226,945.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,442.85

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