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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,747.27, 334,055.30 and 172,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,747.27, 334,055.30 and 172,883.67 is: 259,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,747.27 : 334,055.30 = 172,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,747.27/334,055.30 = 172,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,747.27x = 334,055.30 × 172,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,747.27x = 57,752,705,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,752,705,382.53/222,747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,274.58

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