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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,087.84, 339,367.92 and 166,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,087.84, 339,367.92 and 166,990.24 is: 250,659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,087.84 : 339,367.92 = 166,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,087.84/339,367.92 = 166,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,087.84x = 339,367.92 × 166,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,087.84x = 56,671,130,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671,130,409.10/226,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,659.79

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