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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,989.70, 341,984.55 and 175,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,989.70, 341,984.55 and 175,501.70 is: 263,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,989.70 : 341,984.55 = 175,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,989.70/341,984.55 = 175,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,989.70x = 341,984.55 × 175,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,989.70x = 60,018,869,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,018,869,898.74/227,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,252.55

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