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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,332.34, 233,356.32 and 163,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,332.34, 233,356.32 and 163,947.74 is: 224,609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,332.34 : 233,356.32 = 163,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,332.34/233,356.32 = 163,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,332.34x = 233,356.32 × 163,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,332.34x = 38,258,241,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258,241,278.72/170,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,609.38

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