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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,868.47, 341,875.71 and 159,551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,868.47, 341,875.71 and 159,551.18 is: 239,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,868.47 : 341,875.71 = 159,551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,868.47/341,875.71 = 159,551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,868.47x = 341,875.71 × 159,551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,868.47x = 54,546,671,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,671,234.46/227,868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,377.89

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