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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,145.20, 336,217.80 and 171,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,145.20, 336,217.80 and 171,657.20 is: 257,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,145.20 : 336,217.80 = 171,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,145.20/336,217.80 = 171,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,145.20x = 336,217.80 × 171,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,145.20x = 57,714,206,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714,206,138.16/224,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,485.80

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