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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,969.44, 340,135.48 and 179,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,969.44, 340,135.48 and 179,375.28 is: 268,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,969.44 : 340,135.48 = 179,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,969.44/340,135.48 = 179,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,969.44x = 340,135.48 × 179,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,969.44x = 61,011,896,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011,896,962.93/226,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,811.07

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