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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,869.47, 341,877.21 and 159,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,869.47, 341,877.21 and 159,552.18 is: 239,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,869.47 : 341,877.21 = 159,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,869.47/341,877.21 = 159,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,869.47x = 341,877.21 × 159,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,869.47x = 54,547,254,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,254,147.82/227,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,379.39

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