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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,522.53, 339,044.27 and 166,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,522.53, 339,044.27 and 166,535.18 is: 249,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,522.53 : 339,044.27 = 166,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,522.53/339,044.27 = 166,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,522.53x = 339,044.27 × 166,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,522.53x = 56,462,796,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,462,796,004.52/226,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,259.07

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