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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,954.19, 339,483.19 and 159,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,954.19, 339,483.19 and 159,481.48 is: 238,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,954.19 : 339,483.19 = 159,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,954.19/339,483.19 = 159,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,954.19x = 339,483.19 × 159,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,954.19x = 54,141,281,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141,281,994.99/226,954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,555.99

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