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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,618.43, 341,161.80 and 171,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,618.43, 341,161.80 and 171,277.44 is: 256,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,618.43 : 341,161.80 = 171,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,618.43/341,161.80 = 171,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,618.43x = 341,161.80 × 171,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,618.43x = 58,433,319,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433,319,729.79/227,618.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,716.12

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