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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,248.39, 339,057.32 and 170,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,248.39, 339,057.32 and 170,022.84 is: 254,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,248.39 : 339,057.32 = 170,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,248.39/339,057.32 = 170,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,248.39x = 339,057.32 × 170,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,248.39x = 57,647,489,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647,489,211.19/226,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,797.35

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