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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,219.65, 313,447.88 and 173,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,219.65, 313,447.88 and 173,411.25 is: 239,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,219.65 : 313,447.88 = 173,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,219.65/313,447.88 = 173,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,219.65x = 313,447.88 × 173,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,219.65x = 54,355,388,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,355,388,680.65/227,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,219.58

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