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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,970.44, 340,136.98 and 179,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,970.44, 340,136.98 and 179,376.28 is: 268,812.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,970.44 : 340,136.98 = 179,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,970.44/340,136.98 = 179,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,970.44x = 340,136.98 × 179,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,970.44x = 61,012,506,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012,506,162.83/226,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,812.57

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