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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,976.60, 340,021.98 and 176,821.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,976.60, 340,021.98 and 176,821.86 is: 264,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,976.60 : 340,021.98 = 176,821.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,976.60/340,021.98 = 176,821.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,976.60x = 340,021.98 × 176,821.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,976.60x = 60,123,317,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123,317,244.37/226,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,887.74

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