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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,886.40, 343,329.60 and 158,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,886.40, 343,329.60 and 158,902.40 is: 238,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,886.40 : 343,329.60 = 158,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,886.40/343,329.60 = 158,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,886.40x = 343,329.60 × 158,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,886.40x = 54,555,897,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,555,897,431.04/228,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,353.60

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