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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,949.66, 334,227.60 and 170,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,949.66, 334,227.60 and 170,592.88 is: 255,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,949.66 : 334,227.60 = 170,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,949.66/334,227.60 = 170,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,949.66x = 334,227.60 × 170,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,949.66x = 57,016,848,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,848,859.49/222,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,738.67

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