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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,963.40, 340,445.10 and 156,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,963.40, 340,445.10 and 156,979.40 is: 235,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,963.40 : 340,445.10 = 156,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,963.40/340,445.10 = 156,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,963.40x = 340,445.10 × 156,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,963.40x = 53,442,867,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,442,867,530.94/226,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,469.10

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