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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,529.20, 341,293.80 and 156,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,529.20, 341,293.80 and 156,670.40 is: 235,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,529.20 : 341,293.80 = 156,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,529.20/341,293.80 = 156,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,529.20x = 341,293.80 × 156,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,529.20x = 53,470,636,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,636,163.52/227,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,005.60

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