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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,321.56, 339,160.50 and 166,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,321.56, 339,160.50 and 166,688.28 is: 249,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,321.56 : 339,160.50 = 166,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,321.56/339,160.50 = 166,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,321.56x = 339,160.50 × 166,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,321.56x = 56,534,080,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534,080,388.94/226,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,795.38

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