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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,201.76, 312,279.62 and 174,405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,201.76, 312,279.62 and 174,405.73 is: 240,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,201.76 : 312,279.62 = 174,405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,201.76/312,279.62 = 174,405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,201.76x = 312,279.62 × 174,405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,201.76x = 54,463,355,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463,355,916.59/226,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,773.35

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