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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,301.28, 241,946.16 and 169,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,301.28, 241,946.16 and 169,469.28 is: 233,896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,301.28 : 241,946.16 = 169,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,301.28/241,946.16 = 169,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,301.28x = 241,946.16 × 169,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,301.28x = 41,002,441,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,441,533.96/175,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,896.99

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