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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,436.70, 307,102.08 and 171,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,436.70, 307,102.08 and 171,353.24 is: 236,574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,436.70 : 307,102.08 = 171,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,436.70/307,102.08 = 171,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,436.70x = 307,102.08 × 171,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,436.70x = 52,622,934,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622,934,883.23/222,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,574.88

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