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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,028.58, 339,042.86 and 176,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,028.58, 339,042.86 and 176,145.99 is: 264,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,028.58 : 339,042.86 = 176,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,028.58/339,042.86 = 176,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,028.58x = 339,042.86 × 176,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,028.58x = 59,721,040,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721,040,227.13/226,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,218.98

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