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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,437.56, 339,334.48 and 166,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,437.56, 339,334.48 and 166,804.28 is: 249,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,437.56 : 339,334.48 = 166,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,437.56/339,334.48 = 166,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,437.56x = 339,334.48 × 166,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,437.56x = 56,602,443,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,602,443,615.57/226,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,969.32

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