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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,688.31, 309,927.47 and 170,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,688.31, 309,927.47 and 170,855.30 is: 235,672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,688.31 : 309,927.47 = 170,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,688.31/309,927.47 = 170,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,688.31x = 309,927.47 × 170,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,688.31x = 52,952,750,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,952,750,865.09/224,688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,672.03

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