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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,298.92, 313,557.22 and 173,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,298.92, 313,557.22 and 173,490.52 is: 239,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,298.92 : 313,557.22 = 173,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,298.92/313,557.22 = 173,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,298.92x = 313,557.22 × 173,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,298.92x = 54,399,205,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,205,147.55/227,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,328.92

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