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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,001.60, 339,002.40 and 173,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,001.60, 339,002.40 and 173,513.60 is: 260,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,001.60 : 339,002.40 = 173,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,001.60/339,002.40 = 173,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,001.60x = 339,002.40 × 173,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,001.60x = 58,821,526,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,821,526,832.64/226,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,270.40

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