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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,950.90, 340,426.35 and 156,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,950.90, 340,426.35 and 156,966.90 is: 235,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,950.90 : 340,426.35 = 156,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,950.90/340,426.35 = 156,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,950.90x = 340,426.35 × 156,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,950.90x = 53,435,668,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435,668,837.82/226,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,450.35

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