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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,905.40, 344,858.10 and 159,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,905.40, 344,858.10 and 159,921.40 is: 239,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,905.40 : 344,858.10 = 159,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,905.40/344,858.10 = 159,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,905.40x = 344,858.10 × 159,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,905.40x = 55,150,190,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,190,153.34/229,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,882.10

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