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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,747.60, 334,121.40 and 170,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,747.60, 334,121.40 and 170,259.60 is: 255,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,747.60 : 334,121.40 = 170,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,747.60/334,121.40 = 170,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,747.60x = 334,121.40 × 170,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,747.60x = 56,887,375,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887,375,915.44/222,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,389.40

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