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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,014, 339,021.04 and 176,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,014, 339,021.04 and 176,131.44 is: 264,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,014 : 339,021.04 = 176,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,014/339,021.04 = 176,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,014x = 339,021.04 × 176,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,014x = 59,712,263,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712,263,965.50/226,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,197.19

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