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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,029.58, 339,044.36 and 176,146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,029.58, 339,044.36 and 176,146.99 is: 264,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,029.58 : 339,044.36 = 176,146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,029.58/339,044.36 = 176,146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,029.58x = 339,044.36 × 176,146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,029.58x = 59,721,643,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721,643,490.48/226,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,220.48

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