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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,477.70, 341,216.55 and 174,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,477.70, 341,216.55 and 174,989.70 is: 262,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,477.70 : 341,216.55 = 174,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,477.70/341,216.55 = 174,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,477.70x = 341,216.55 × 174,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,477.70x = 59,709,381,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709,381,719.54/227,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,484.55

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