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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,897.70, 335,846.55 and 173,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,897.70, 335,846.55 and 173,159.30 is: 259,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,897.70 : 335,846.55 = 173,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,897.70/335,846.55 = 173,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,897.70x = 335,846.55 × 173,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,897.70x = 58,154,953,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,953,505.42/223,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,738.95

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