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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,169.60, 339,254.40 and 173,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,169.60, 339,254.40 and 173,681.60 is: 260,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,169.60 : 339,254.40 = 173,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,169.60/339,254.40 = 173,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,169.60x = 339,254.40 × 173,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,169.60x = 58,922,246,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,246,999.04/226,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,522.40

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