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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,410.40, 344,115.60 and 159,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,410.40, 344,115.60 and 159,426.40 is: 239,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,410.40 : 344,115.60 = 159,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,410.40/344,115.60 = 159,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,410.40x = 344,115.60 × 159,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,410.40x = 54,861,111,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,111,291.84/229,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,139.60

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