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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,082.40, 343,623.60 and 159,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,082.40, 343,623.60 and 159,098.40 is: 238,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,082.40 : 343,623.60 = 159,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,082.40/343,623.60 = 159,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,082.40x = 343,623.60 × 159,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,082.40x = 54,669,964,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,964,962.24/229,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,647.60

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