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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,775.89, 341,421.14 and 171,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,775.89, 341,421.14 and 171,441.81 is: 256,980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,775.89 : 341,421.14 = 171,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,775.89/341,421.14 = 171,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,775.89x = 341,421.14 × 171,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,775.89x = 58,533,857,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533,857,356.65/227,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,980.04

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