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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,623.88, 268,478.97 and 169,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,623.88, 268,478.97 and 169,072.88 is: 233,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,623.88 : 268,478.97 = 169,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,623.88/268,478.97 = 169,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,623.88x = 268,478.97 × 169,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,623.88x = 45,392,511,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,511,334.94/194,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,231.98

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