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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,524.78, 339,047.82 and 166,537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,524.78, 339,047.82 and 166,537.38 is: 249,262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,524.78 : 339,047.82 = 166,537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,524.78/339,047.82 = 166,537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,524.78x = 339,047.82 × 166,537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,524.78x = 56,464,135,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,464,135,637.51/226,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,262.51

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