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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,510.12, 340,999.49 and 171,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,510.12, 340,999.49 and 171,169.25 is: 256,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,510.12 : 340,999.49 = 171,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,510.12/340,999.49 = 171,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,510.12x = 340,999.49 × 171,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,510.12x = 58,368,625,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,625,676.61/227,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,553.97

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