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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,999.40, 340,499.10 and 179,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,999.40, 340,499.10 and 179,997.80 is: 269,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,999.40 : 340,499.10 = 179,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,999.40/340,499.10 = 179,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,999.40x = 340,499.10 × 179,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,999.40x = 61,289,088,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289,088,901.98/226,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,996.70

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