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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,512.39, 339,029.28 and 166,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,512.39, 339,029.28 and 166,524.98 is: 249,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,512.39 : 339,029.28 = 166,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,512.39/339,029.28 = 166,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,512.39x = 339,029.28 × 166,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,512.39x = 56,456,844,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456,844,918.99/226,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,243.96

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