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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,975.60, 340,020.48 and 176,820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,975.60, 340,020.48 and 176,820.86 is: 264,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,975.60 : 340,020.48 = 176,820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,975.60/340,020.48 = 176,820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,975.60x = 340,020.48 × 176,820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,975.60x = 60,122,711,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,711,991.11/226,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,886.24

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