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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,944.40, 340,416.60 and 179,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,944.40, 340,416.60 and 179,942.80 is: 269,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,944.40 : 340,416.60 = 179,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,944.40/340,416.60 = 179,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,944.40x = 340,416.60 × 179,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,944.40x = 61,255,516,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,516,170.48/226,944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,914.20

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