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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,607.70, 341,411.55 and 156,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,607.70, 341,411.55 and 156,748.90 is: 235,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,607.70 : 341,411.55 = 156,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,607.70/341,411.55 = 156,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,607.70x = 341,411.55 × 156,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,607.70x = 53,515,884,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515,884,909.80/227,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,123.35

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