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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,955.20, 340,432.80 and 167,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,955.20, 340,432.80 and 167,906.20 is: 251,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,955.20 : 340,432.80 = 167,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,955.20/340,432.80 = 167,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,955.20x = 340,432.80 × 167,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,955.20x = 57,160,777,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,777,803.36/226,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,859.30

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