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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,580.78, 339,131.91 and 166,593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,580.78, 339,131.91 and 166,593.35 is: 249,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,580.78 : 339,131.91 = 166,593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,580.78/339,131.91 = 166,593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,580.78x = 339,131.91 × 166,593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,580.78x = 56,497,120,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,120,978.80/226,580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,346.48

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