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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,301.50, 333,451.73 and 171,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,301.50, 333,451.73 and 171,774.02 is: 257,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,301.50 : 333,451.73 = 171,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,301.50/333,451.73 = 171,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,301.50x = 333,451.73 × 171,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,301.50x = 57,278,341,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,341,611.93/222,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,660.62

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