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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,644.49, 343,819.71 and 173,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,644.49, 343,819.71 and 173,305.55 is: 259,470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,644.49 : 343,819.71 = 173,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,644.49/343,819.71 = 173,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,644.49x = 343,819.71 × 173,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,644.49x = 59,585,863,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585,863,942.39/229,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,470.04

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