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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,183.21, 314,515.44 and 171,496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,183.21, 314,515.44 and 171,496.17 is: 236,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,183.21 : 314,515.44 = 171,496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,183.21/314,515.44 = 171,496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,183.21x = 314,515.44 × 171,496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,183.21x = 53,938,193,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,938,193,365.86/228,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,381.08

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