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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,368.63, 333,203.65 and 171,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,368.63, 333,203.65 and 171,891.34 is: 257,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,368.63 : 333,203.65 = 171,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,368.63/333,203.65 = 171,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,368.63x = 333,203.65 × 171,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,368.63x = 57,274,820,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,274,820,628.65/222,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,567.00

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