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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,803.70, 341,705.55 and 174,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,803.70, 341,705.55 and 174,659.60 is: 261,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,803.70 : 341,705.55 = 174,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,803.70/341,705.55 = 174,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,803.70x = 341,705.55 × 174,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,803.70x = 59,682,154,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682,154,680.78/227,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,989.40

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