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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,923.71, 334,188.73 and 170,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,923.71, 334,188.73 and 170,566.93 is: 255,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,923.71 : 334,188.73 = 170,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,923.71/334,188.73 = 170,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,923.71x = 334,188.73 × 170,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,923.71x = 57,001,544,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001,544,458.07/222,923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,699.79

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