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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,547.11, 337,385.64 and 171,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,547.11, 337,385.64 and 171,832.65 is: 257,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,547.11 : 337,385.64 = 171,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,547.11/337,385.64 = 171,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,547.11x = 337,385.64 × 171,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,547.11x = 57,973,868,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,973,868,593.15/225,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,036.63

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