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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,453.40, 315,699.42 and 171,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,453.40, 315,699.42 and 171,766.36 is: 237,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,453.40 : 315,699.42 = 171,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,453.40/315,699.42 = 171,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,453.40x = 315,699.42 × 171,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,453.40x = 54,226,540,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,226,540,227.51/228,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,363.68

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