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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,029.64, 339,044.46 and 176,147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,029.64, 339,044.46 and 176,147.07 is: 264,220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,029.64 : 339,044.46 = 176,147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,029.64/339,044.46 = 176,147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,029.64x = 339,044.46 × 176,147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,029.64x = 59,721,688,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721,688,228.73/226,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,220.61

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