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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,934.40, 340,401.60 and 179,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,934.40, 340,401.60 and 179,932.80 is: 269,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,934.40 : 340,401.60 = 179,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,934.40/340,401.60 = 179,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,934.40x = 340,401.60 × 179,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,934.40x = 61,249,413,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,413,012.48/226,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,899.20

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