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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,925.41, 334,191.28 and 170,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,925.41, 334,191.28 and 170,568.63 is: 255,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,925.41 : 334,191.28 = 170,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,925.41/334,191.28 = 170,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,925.41x = 334,191.28 × 170,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,925.41x = 57,002,546,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,546,263.75/222,925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,702.33

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