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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,533.14, 342,671.49 and 156,567.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,533.14, 342,671.49 and 156,567.37 is: 234,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,533.14 : 342,671.49 = 156,567.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,533.14/342,671.49 = 156,567.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,533.14x = 342,671.49 × 156,567.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,533.14x = 53,651,173,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,173,963.28/228,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,763.21

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