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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,747.02, 334,054.92 and 172,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,747.02, 334,054.92 and 172,883.42 is: 259,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,747.02 : 334,054.92 = 172,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,747.02/334,054.92 = 172,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,747.02x = 334,054.92 × 172,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,747.02x = 57,752,557,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,752,557,037.43/222,747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,274.21

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