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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,511.06, 341,000.90 and 171,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,511.06, 341,000.90 and 171,170.18 is: 256,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,511.06 : 341,000.90 = 171,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,511.06/341,000.90 = 171,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,511.06x = 341,000.90 × 171,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,511.06x = 58,369,184,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,184,792.95/227,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,555.38

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