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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,769.70, 334,154.55 and 173,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,769.70, 334,154.55 and 173,003.30 is: 259,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,769.70 : 334,154.55 = 173,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,769.70/334,154.55 = 173,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,769.70x = 334,154.55 × 173,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,769.70x = 57,809,839,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,809,839,860.02/222,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,504.95

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