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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,214.70, 339,555.33 and 169,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,214.70, 339,555.33 and 169,498.50 is: 254,422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,214.70 : 339,555.33 = 169,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,214.70/339,555.33 = 169,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,214.70x = 339,555.33 × 169,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,214.70x = 57,554,119,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554,119,102.01/226,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,422.54

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