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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,177.60, 339,266.40 and 142,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,177.60, 339,266.40 and 142,196.80 is: 213,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,177.60 : 339,266.40 = 142,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,177.60/339,266.40 = 142,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,177.60x = 339,266.40 × 142,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,177.60x = 48,242,596,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242,596,427.52/226,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,295.20

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