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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,893.72, 310,209.96 and 171,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,893.72, 310,209.96 and 171,060.58 is: 235,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,893.72 : 310,209.96 = 171,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,893.72/310,209.96 = 171,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,893.72x = 310,209.96 × 171,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,893.72x = 53,064,695,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,064,695,679.38/224,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,954.55

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