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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,036, 312,788.04 and 179,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,036, 312,788.04 and 179,271.92 is: 246,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,036 : 312,788.04 = 179,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,036/312,788.04 = 179,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,036x = 312,788.04 × 179,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,036x = 56,074,112,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,074,112,483.84/227,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,983.35

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