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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,015.92, 316,045.08 and 171,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,015.92, 316,045.08 and 171,553.44 is: 236,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,015.92 : 316,045.08 = 171,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,015.92/316,045.08 = 171,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,015.92x = 316,045.08 × 171,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,015.92x = 54,218,620,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,620,669.08/229,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,746.08

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