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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,486.70, 341,230.05 and 156,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,486.70, 341,230.05 and 156,627.90 is: 234,941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,486.70 : 341,230.05 = 156,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,486.70/341,230.05 = 156,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,486.70x = 341,230.05 × 156,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,486.70x = 53,446,146,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,446,146,148.40/227,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,941.85

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