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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,385.20, 339,577.80 and 173,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,385.20, 339,577.80 and 173,897.20 is: 260,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,385.20 : 339,577.80 = 173,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,385.20/339,577.80 = 173,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,385.20x = 339,577.80 × 173,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,385.20x = 59,051,628,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,051,628,602.16/226,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,845.80

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