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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,524.70, 341,287.05 and 156,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,524.70, 341,287.05 and 156,665.90 is: 234,998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,524.70 : 341,287.05 = 156,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,524.70/341,287.05 = 156,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,524.70x = 341,287.05 × 156,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,524.70x = 53,468,042,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,042,846.60/227,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,998.85

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