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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,909.38, 340,945.00 and 171,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,909.38, 340,945.00 and 171,273.47 is: 257,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,909.38 : 340,945.00 = 171,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,909.38/340,945.00 = 171,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,909.38x = 340,945.00 × 171,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,909.38x = 58,394,834,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394,834,457.49/226,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,348.70

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