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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,467.70, 341,201.55 and 174,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,467.70, 341,201.55 and 174,979.70 is: 262,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,467.70 : 341,201.55 = 174,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,467.70/341,201.55 = 174,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,467.70x = 341,201.55 × 174,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,467.70x = 59,703,344,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703,344,858.54/227,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,469.55

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