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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,966.40, 340,449.60 and 179,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,966.40, 340,449.60 and 179,964.80 is: 269,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,966.40 : 340,449.60 = 179,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,966.40/340,449.60 = 179,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,966.40x = 340,449.60 × 179,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,966.40x = 61,268,944,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,944,174.08/226,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,947.20

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