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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,254.20, 340,589.70 and 174,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,254.20, 340,589.70 and 174,401.70 is: 261,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,254.20 : 340,589.70 = 174,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,254.20/340,589.70 = 174,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,254.20x = 340,589.70 × 174,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,254.20x = 59,399,422,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,399,422,682.49/227,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,378.77

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