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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,956.21, 334,237.48 and 170,599.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,956.21, 334,237.48 and 170,599.43 is: 255,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,956.21 : 334,237.48 = 170,599.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,956.21/334,237.48 = 170,599.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,956.21x = 334,237.48 × 170,599.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,956.21x = 57,020,723,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,020,723,981.73/222,956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,748.53

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