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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,699.44, 341,017.76 and 179,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,699.44, 341,017.76 and 179,994.29 is: 269,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,699.44 : 341,017.76 = 179,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,699.44/341,017.76 = 179,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,699.44x = 341,017.76 × 179,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,699.44x = 61,381,248,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381,248,333.49/227,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,571.37

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