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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,207.68, 342,265.44 and 158,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,207.68, 342,265.44 and 158,719.04 is: 238,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,207.68 : 342,265.44 = 158,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,207.68/342,265.44 = 158,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,207.68x = 342,265.44 × 158,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,207.68x = 54,324,042,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,042,061.98/228,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,046.51

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