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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,871.70, 344,807.55 and 159,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,871.70, 344,807.55 and 159,012.90 is: 238,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,871.70 : 344,807.55 = 159,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,871.70/344,807.55 = 159,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,871.70x = 344,807.55 × 159,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,871.70x = 54,828,848,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,848,467.40/229,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,519.35

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