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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,910.88, 340,947.26 and 171,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,910.88, 340,947.26 and 171,274.97 is: 257,350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,910.88 : 340,947.26 = 171,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,910.88/340,947.26 = 171,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,910.88x = 340,947.26 × 171,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,910.88x = 58,395,729,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395,729,166.97/226,910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,350.94

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