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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,257.40, 343,886.10 and 159,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,257.40, 343,886.10 and 159,273.40 is: 238,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,257.40 : 343,886.10 = 159,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,257.40/343,886.10 = 159,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,257.40x = 343,886.10 × 159,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,257.40x = 54,771,908,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,908,359.74/229,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,910.10

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