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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,486.70, 341,230.05 and 174,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,486.70, 341,230.05 and 174,998.70 is: 262,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,486.70 : 341,230.05 = 174,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,486.70/341,230.05 = 174,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,486.70x = 341,230.05 × 174,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,486.70x = 59,714,815,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,714,815,150.94/227,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,498.05

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