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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,952.92, 340,110.77 and 179,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,952.92, 340,110.77 and 179,358.78 is: 268,786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,952.92 : 340,110.77 = 179,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,952.92/340,110.77 = 179,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,952.92x = 340,110.77 × 179,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,952.92x = 61,001,851,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,851,875.27/226,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,786.37

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