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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,263.22, 345,096.72 and 159,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,263.22, 345,096.72 and 159,072.26 is: 238,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,263.22 : 345,096.72 = 159,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,263.22/345,096.72 = 159,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,263.22x = 345,096.72 × 159,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,263.22x = 54,895,313,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895,313,443.50/230,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,402.44

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