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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,974.40, 340,461.60 and 179,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,974.40, 340,461.60 and 179,972.80 is: 269,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,974.40 : 340,461.60 = 179,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,974.40/340,461.60 = 179,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,974.40x = 340,461.60 × 179,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,974.40x = 61,273,827,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,827,444.48/226,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,959.20

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