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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,232.07, 316,389.77 and 174,925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,232.07, 316,389.77 and 174,925.35 is: 241,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,232.07 : 316,389.77 = 174,925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,232.07/316,389.77 = 174,925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,232.07x = 316,389.77 × 174,925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,232.07x = 55,344,588,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,588,797.09/229,232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,434.76

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