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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,371.63, 333,208.15 and 171,894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,371.63, 333,208.15 and 171,894.34 is: 257,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,371.63 : 333,208.15 = 171,894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,371.63/333,208.15 = 171,894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,371.63x = 333,208.15 × 171,894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,371.63x = 57,276,595,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276,595,026.87/222,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,571.50

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