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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,946.90, 340,420.35 and 156,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,946.90, 340,420.35 and 156,962.90 is: 235,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,946.90 : 340,420.35 = 156,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,946.90/340,420.35 = 156,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,946.90x = 340,420.35 × 156,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,946.90x = 53,433,365,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433,365,355.02/226,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,444.35

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