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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,625.70, 341,438.55 and 156,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,625.70, 341,438.55 and 156,766.90 is: 235,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,625.70 : 341,438.55 = 156,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,625.70/341,438.55 = 156,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,625.70x = 341,438.55 × 156,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,625.70x = 53,526,263,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526,263,024.00/227,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,150.35

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