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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,652.60, 341,478.90 and 156,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,652.60, 341,478.90 and 156,793.80 is: 235,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,652.60 : 341,478.90 = 156,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,652.60/341,478.90 = 156,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,652.60x = 341,478.90 × 156,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,652.60x = 53,541,774,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,774,350.82/227,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,190.70

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