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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,342.18, 333,163.80 and 171,864.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,342.18, 333,163.80 and 171,864.78 is: 257,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,342.18 : 333,163.80 = 171,864.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,342.18/333,163.80 = 171,864.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,342.18x = 333,163.80 × 171,864.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,342.18x = 57,259,123,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259,123,190.96/222,342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,527.04

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