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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,238.58, 339,036.91 and 166,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,238.58, 339,036.91 and 166,606.58 is: 249,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,238.58 : 339,036.91 = 166,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,238.58/339,036.91 = 166,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,238.58x = 339,036.91 × 166,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,238.58x = 56,485,780,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485,780,068.87/226,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,673.51

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