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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,593, 339,233.37 and 170,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,593, 339,233.37 and 170,668.68 is: 255,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,593 : 339,233.37 = 170,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,593/339,233.37 = 170,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,593x = 339,233.37 × 170,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,593x = 57,896,511,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896,511,469.85/226,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,508.83

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