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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,619.43, 341,163.30 and 171,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,619.43, 341,163.30 and 171,278.44 is: 256,717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,619.43 : 341,163.30 = 171,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,619.43/341,163.30 = 171,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,619.43x = 341,163.30 × 171,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,619.43x = 58,433,917,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433,917,809.25/227,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,717.62

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