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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,523.40, 344,285.10 and 158,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,523.40, 344,285.10 and 158,664.60 is: 237,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,523.40 : 344,285.10 = 158,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,523.40/344,285.10 = 158,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,523.40x = 344,285.10 × 158,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,523.40x = 54,625,857,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,625,857,677.46/229,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,996.90

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