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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,004.37, 339,006.56 and 176,121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,004.37, 339,006.56 and 176,121.81 is: 264,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,004.37 : 339,006.56 = 176,121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,004.37/339,006.56 = 176,121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,004.37x = 339,006.56 × 176,121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,004.37x = 59,706,448,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706,448,949.07/226,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,182.72

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