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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,140.20, 340,710.30 and 156,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,140.20, 340,710.30 and 156,281.40 is: 234,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,140.20 : 340,710.30 = 156,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,140.20/340,710.30 = 156,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,140.20x = 340,710.30 × 156,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,140.20x = 53,246,682,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,682,678.42/227,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,422.10

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