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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,552.12, 337,393.14 and 171,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,552.12, 337,393.14 and 171,837.66 is: 257,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,552.12 : 337,393.14 = 171,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,552.12/337,393.14 = 171,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,552.12x = 337,393.14 × 171,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,552.12x = 57,976,847,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,976,847,677.65/225,552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,044.13

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