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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,582.16, 339,133.96 and 166,594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,582.16, 339,133.96 and 166,594.74 is: 249,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,582.16 : 339,133.96 = 166,594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,582.16/339,133.96 = 166,594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,582.16x = 339,133.96 × 166,594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,582.16x = 56,497,933,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,933,891.37/226,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,348.55

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