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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,238.08, 339,036.16 and 166,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,238.08, 339,036.16 and 166,606.08 is: 249,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,238.08 : 339,036.16 = 166,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,238.08/339,036.16 = 166,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,238.08x = 339,036.16 × 166,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,238.08x = 56,485,485,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485,485,595.85/226,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,672.76

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