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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,163.60, 339,245.40 and 173,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,163.60, 339,245.40 and 173,675.60 is: 260,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,163.60 : 339,245.40 = 173,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,163.60/339,245.40 = 173,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,163.60x = 339,245.40 × 173,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,163.60x = 58,918,648,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918,648,392.24/226,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,513.40

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