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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,018.63, 313,323.09 and 173,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,018.63, 313,323.09 and 173,201.96 is: 239,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,018.63 : 313,323.09 = 173,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,018.63/313,323.09 = 173,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,018.63x = 313,323.09 × 173,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,018.63x = 54,268,173,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268,173,435.06/227,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,047.22

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