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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,505.48, 264,390.72 and 170,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,505.48, 264,390.72 and 170,223.22 is: 235,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,505.48 : 264,390.72 = 170,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,505.48/264,390.72 = 170,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,505.48x = 264,390.72 × 170,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,505.48x = 45,005,439,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005,439,696.52/191,505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,008.63

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