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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,027.14, 339,040.71 and 176,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,027.14, 339,040.71 and 176,144.56 is: 264,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,027.14 : 339,040.71 = 176,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,027.14/339,040.71 = 176,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,027.14x = 339,040.71 × 176,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,027.14x = 59,720,175,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720,175,837.44/226,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,216.83

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