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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,438.56, 339,335.98 and 166,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,438.56, 339,335.98 and 166,805.28 is: 249,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,438.56 : 339,335.98 = 166,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,438.56/339,335.98 = 166,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,438.56x = 339,335.98 × 166,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,438.56x = 56,603,033,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,603,033,157.97/226,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,970.82

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