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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,171.02, 334,334.43 and 173,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,171.02, 334,334.43 and 173,005.29 is: 259,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,171.02 : 334,334.43 = 173,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,171.02/334,334.43 = 173,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,171.02x = 334,334.43 × 173,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,171.02x = 57,841,625,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841,625,019.13/223,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,180.72

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