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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,003.37, 339,005.06 and 176,120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,003.37, 339,005.06 and 176,120.81 is: 264,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,003.37 : 339,005.06 = 176,120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,003.37/339,005.06 = 176,120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,003.37x = 339,005.06 × 176,120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,003.37x = 59,705,843,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705,843,185.67/226,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,181.21

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