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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,905.09, 340,510.74 and 170,786.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,905.09, 340,510.74 and 170,786.67 is: 256,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,905.09 : 340,510.74 = 170,786.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,905.09/340,510.74 = 170,786.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,905.09x = 340,510.74 × 170,786.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,905.09x = 58,154,695,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,695,383.84/226,905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,295.24

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