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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,529.70, 341,294.55 and 156,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,529.70, 341,294.55 and 156,670.90 is: 235,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,529.70 : 341,294.55 = 156,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,529.70/341,294.55 = 156,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,529.70x = 341,294.55 × 156,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,529.70x = 53,470,924,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,924,313.60/227,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,006.35

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