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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,646.58, 312,534.80 and 169,193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,646.58, 312,534.80 and 169,193.75 is: 233,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,646.58 : 312,534.80 = 169,193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,646.58/312,534.80 = 169,193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,646.58x = 312,534.80 × 169,193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,646.58x = 52,878,932,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,878,932,408.86/226,646.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,310.08

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