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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,002.87, 339,004.31 and 176,120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,002.87, 339,004.31 and 176,120.30 is: 264,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,002.87 : 339,004.31 = 176,120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,002.87/339,004.31 = 176,120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,002.87x = 339,004.31 × 176,120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,002.87x = 59,705,540,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705,540,778.49/226,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,180.45

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