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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,872.40, 344,808.60 and 159,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,872.40, 344,808.60 and 159,888.40 is: 239,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,872.40 : 344,808.60 = 159,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,872.40/344,808.60 = 159,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,872.40x = 344,808.60 × 159,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,872.40x = 55,130,895,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,895,360.24/229,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,832.60

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