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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,139.20, 340,708.80 and 156,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,139.20, 340,708.80 and 156,280.40 is: 234,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,139.20 : 340,708.80 = 156,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,139.20/340,708.80 = 156,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,139.20x = 340,708.80 × 156,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,139.20x = 53,246,107,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,107,547.52/227,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,420.60

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