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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,060.70, 338,799.45 and 173,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,060.70, 338,799.45 and 173,208.20 is: 259,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,060.70 : 338,799.45 = 173,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,060.70/338,799.45 = 173,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,060.70x = 338,799.45 × 173,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,060.70x = 58,682,842,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682,842,895.49/226,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,588.88

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