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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,154.04, 312,132.87 and 169,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,154.04, 312,132.87 and 169,079.82 is: 233,360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,154.04 : 312,132.87 = 169,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,154.04/312,132.87 = 169,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,154.04x = 312,132.87 × 169,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,154.04x = 52,775,369,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775,369,475.68/226,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,360.28

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