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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,071.02, 306,098.08 and 173,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,071.02, 306,098.08 and 173,587.28 is: 239,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,071.02 : 306,098.08 = 173,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,071.02/306,098.08 = 173,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,071.02x = 306,098.08 × 173,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,071.02x = 53,134,731,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134,731,155.96/222,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,269.09

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