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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,541.46, 339,072.79 and 166,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,541.46, 339,072.79 and 166,554.02 is: 249,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,541.46 : 339,072.79 = 166,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,541.46/339,072.79 = 166,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,541.46x = 339,072.79 × 166,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,541.46x = 56,473,936,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473,936,247.12/226,541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,287.42

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