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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,027.27, 339,040.90 and 176,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,027.27, 339,040.90 and 176,144.68 is: 264,217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,027.27 : 339,040.90 = 176,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,027.27/339,040.90 = 176,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,027.27x = 339,040.90 × 176,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,027.27x = 59,720,251,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720,251,244.65/226,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,217.02

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