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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,924.91, 334,190.53 and 170,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,924.91, 334,190.53 and 170,568.13 is: 255,701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,924.91 : 334,190.53 = 170,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,924.91/334,190.53 = 170,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,924.91x = 334,190.53 × 170,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,924.91x = 57,002,251,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,251,242.02/222,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,701.58

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