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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,793.28, 233,985.70 and 164,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,793.28, 233,985.70 and 164,406.29 is: 225,235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,793.28 : 233,985.70 = 164,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,793.28/233,985.70 = 164,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,793.28x = 233,985.70 × 164,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,793.28x = 38,468,720,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468,720,277.02/170,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,235.57

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