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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,745.10, 334,117.65 and 170,257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,745.10, 334,117.65 and 170,257.10 is: 255,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,745.10 : 334,117.65 = 170,257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,745.10/334,117.65 = 170,257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,745.10x = 334,117.65 × 170,257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,745.10x = 56,885,902,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,902,147.82/222,745.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.65

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