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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,546.60, 335,319.90 and 171,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,546.60, 335,319.90 and 171,058.60 is: 256,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,546.60 : 335,319.90 = 171,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,546.60/335,319.90 = 171,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,546.60x = 335,319.90 × 171,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,546.60x = 57,359,352,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,359,352,646.14/223,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,587.90

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