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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,249.92, 314,171.77 and 170,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,249.92, 314,171.77 and 170,562.88 is: 235,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,249.92 : 314,171.77 = 170,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,249.92/314,171.77 = 170,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,249.92x = 314,171.77 × 170,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,249.92x = 53,586,041,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586,041,905.90/227,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,802.25

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