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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,942.76, 341,608.51 and 177,402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,942.76, 341,608.51 and 177,402.81 is: 265,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,942.76 : 341,608.51 = 177,402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,942.76/341,608.51 = 177,402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,942.76x = 341,608.51 × 177,402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,942.76x = 60,602,308,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602,308,706.90/227,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,866.35

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