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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,929.13, 334,196.85 and 170,572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,929.13, 334,196.85 and 170,572.35 is: 255,707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,929.13 : 334,196.85 = 170,572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,929.13/334,196.85 = 170,572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,929.13x = 334,196.85 × 170,572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,929.13x = 57,004,742,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,004,742,067.10/222,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,707.91

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