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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,203.27, 312,281.70 and 174,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,203.27, 312,281.70 and 174,407.23 is: 240,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,203.27 : 312,281.70 = 174,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,203.27/312,281.70 = 174,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,203.27x = 312,281.70 × 174,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,203.27x = 54,464,186,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,186,276.69/226,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,775.42

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