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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,507.12, 340,994.99 and 171,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,507.12, 340,994.99 and 171,166.24 is: 256,549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,507.12 : 340,994.99 = 171,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,507.12/340,994.99 = 171,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,507.12x = 340,994.99 × 171,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,507.12x = 58,366,829,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,366,829,710.84/227,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,549.47

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