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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,087.40, 338,547.90 and 179,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,087.40, 338,547.90 and 179,431.40 is: 268,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,087.40 : 338,547.90 = 179,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,087.40/338,547.90 = 179,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,087.40x = 338,547.90 × 179,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,087.40x = 60,746,123,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746,123,664.06/226,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,684.25

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