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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,299.06, 233,310.78 and 163,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,299.06, 233,310.78 and 163,914.44 is: 224,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,299.06 : 233,310.78 = 163,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,299.06/233,310.78 = 163,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,299.06x = 233,310.78 × 163,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,299.06x = 38,243,004,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243,004,683.11/170,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,563.81

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