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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,371.56, 339,241.94 and 170,146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,371.56, 339,241.94 and 170,146.07 is: 254,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,371.56 : 339,241.94 = 170,146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,371.56/339,241.94 = 170,146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,371.56x = 339,241.94 × 170,146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,371.56x = 57,720,683,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,720,683,187.56/226,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,982.04

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