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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,153.29, 312,131.84 and 169,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,153.29, 312,131.84 and 169,079.07 is: 233,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,153.29 : 312,131.84 = 169,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,153.29/312,131.84 = 169,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,153.29x = 312,131.84 × 169,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,153.29x = 52,774,960,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,960,379.19/226,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,359.24

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