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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,875.60, 343,313.40 and 158,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,875.60, 343,313.40 and 158,016.80 is: 237,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,875.60 : 343,313.40 = 158,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,875.60/343,313.40 = 158,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,875.60x = 343,313.40 × 158,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,875.60x = 54,249,284,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249,284,865.12/228,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,025.20

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