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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,627.70, 341,441.55 and 156,768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,627.70, 341,441.55 and 156,768.90 is: 235,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,627.70 : 341,441.55 = 156,768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,627.70/341,441.55 = 156,768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,627.70x = 341,441.55 × 156,768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,627.70x = 53,527,416,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,416,207.80/227,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,153.35

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