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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,777.09, 333,399.87 and 173,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,777.09, 333,399.87 and 173,083.68 is: 259,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,777.09 : 333,399.87 = 173,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,777.09/333,399.87 = 173,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,777.09x = 333,399.87 × 173,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,777.09x = 57,706,076,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,706,076,411.12/222,777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,030.57

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