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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,341.18, 333,162.30 and 171,863.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,341.18, 333,162.30 and 171,863.78 is: 257,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,341.18 : 333,162.30 = 171,863.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,341.18/333,162.30 = 171,863.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,341.18x = 333,162.30 × 171,863.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,341.18x = 57,258,530,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258,530,565.68/222,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,525.54

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