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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,631.90, 341,447.85 and 156,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,631.90, 341,447.85 and 156,773.10 is: 235,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,631.90 : 341,447.85 = 156,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,631.90/341,447.85 = 156,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,631.90x = 341,447.85 × 156,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,631.90x = 53,529,837,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529,837,932.84/227,631.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,159.65

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