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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,948.66, 334,226.10 and 170,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,948.66, 334,226.10 and 170,591.88 is: 255,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,948.66 : 334,226.10 = 170,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,948.66/334,226.10 = 170,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,948.66x = 334,226.10 × 170,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,948.66x = 57,016,258,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,258,744.07/222,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,737.17

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