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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,167.20, 316,308.87 and 156,599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,167.20, 316,308.87 and 156,599.47 is: 216,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,167.20 : 316,308.87 = 156,599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,167.20/316,308.87 = 156,599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,167.20x = 316,308.87 × 156,599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,167.20x = 49,533,801,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533,801,398.30/229,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,146.99

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