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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,977.60, 340,023.48 and 176,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,977.60, 340,023.48 and 176,822.86 is: 264,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,977.60 : 340,023.48 = 176,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,977.60/340,023.48 = 176,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,977.60x = 340,023.48 × 176,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,977.60x = 60,123,922,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123,922,500.64/226,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,889.24

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