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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,744.10, 334,116.15 and 170,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,744.10, 334,116.15 and 170,256.10 is: 255,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,744.10 : 334,116.15 = 170,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,744.10/334,116.15 = 170,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,744.10x = 334,116.15 × 170,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,744.10x = 56,885,312,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,312,646.02/222,744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,384.15

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