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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,984.01, 312,661.22 and 173,175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,984.01, 312,661.22 and 173,175.57 is: 238,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,984.01 : 312,661.22 = 173,175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,984.01/312,661.22 = 173,175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,984.01x = 312,661.22 × 173,175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,984.01x = 54,145,284,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,145,284,124.52/226,984.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,542.29

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