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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,130.92, 339,196.02 and 176,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,130.92, 339,196.02 and 176,248.42 is: 264,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,130.92 : 339,196.02 = 176,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,130.92/339,196.02 = 176,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,130.92x = 339,196.02 × 176,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,130.92x = 59,782,762,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782,762,595.29/226,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,372.35

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