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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,514.10, 341,005.50 and 171,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,514.10, 341,005.50 and 171,173.26 is: 256,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,514.10 : 341,005.50 = 171,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,514.10/341,005.50 = 171,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,514.10x = 341,005.50 × 171,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,514.10x = 58,371,023,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371,023,112.93/227,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,560.02

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