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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,225.40, 342,052.98 and 157,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,225.40, 342,052.98 and 157,541.56 is: 236,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,225.40 : 342,052.98 = 157,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,225.40/342,052.98 = 157,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,225.40x = 342,052.98 × 157,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,225.40x = 53,887,560,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,887,560,071.85/228,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,115.52

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