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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,163.21, 341,527.25 and 156,667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,163.21, 341,527.25 and 156,667.46 is: 234,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,163.21 : 341,527.25 = 156,667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,163.21/341,527.25 = 156,667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,163.21x = 341,527.25 × 156,667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,163.21x = 53,506,205,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,506,205,462.32/228,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,508.47

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