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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,230.40, 343,845.60 and 159,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,230.40, 343,845.60 and 159,246.40 is: 238,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,230.40 : 343,845.60 = 159,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,230.40/343,845.60 = 159,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,230.40x = 343,845.60 × 159,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,230.40x = 54,756,173,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756,173,955.84/229,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,869.60

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