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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,253.96, 314,177.30 and 170,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,253.96, 314,177.30 and 170,566.92 is: 235,807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,253.96 : 314,177.30 = 170,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,253.96/314,177.30 = 170,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,253.96x = 314,177.30 × 170,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,253.96x = 53,588,254,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588,254,394.92/227,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,807.79

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