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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,964.06, 343,643.73 and 158,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,964.06, 343,643.73 and 158,892.58 is: 238,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,964.06 : 343,643.73 = 158,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,964.06/343,643.73 = 158,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,964.06x = 343,643.73 × 158,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,964.06x = 54,602,438,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,438,860.52/228,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,476.02

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