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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,015.62, 319,113.58 and 174,085.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,015.62, 319,113.58 and 174,085.27 is: 240,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,015.62 : 319,113.58 = 174,085.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,015.62/319,113.58 = 174,085.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,015.62x = 319,113.58 × 174,085.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,015.62x = 55,552,972,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,972,501.97/231,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,472.80

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