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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,610.74, 342,164.01 and 211,169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,610.74, 342,164.01 and 211,169.36 is: 317,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,610.74 : 342,164.01 = 211,169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,610.74/342,164.01 = 211,169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,610.74x = 342,164.01 × 211,169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,610.74x = 72,254,555,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254,555,006.73/227,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,447.92

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