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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,393.82, 339,030.21 and 166,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,393.82, 339,030.21 and 166,279.74 is: 249,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,393.82 : 339,030.21 = 166,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,393.82/339,030.21 = 166,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,393.82x = 339,030.21 × 166,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,393.82x = 56,373,852,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,373,852,644.40/226,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,007.92

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