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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,751.20, 334,126.80 and 170,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,751.20, 334,126.80 and 170,263.20 is: 255,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,751.20 : 334,126.80 = 170,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,751.20/334,126.80 = 170,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,751.20x = 334,126.80 × 170,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,751.20x = 56,889,498,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,889,498,173.76/222,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,394.80

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