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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,627.20, 343,329.60 and 169,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,627.20, 343,329.60 and 169,529.60 is: 254,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,627.20 : 343,329.60 = 169,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,627.20/343,329.60 = 169,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,627.20x = 343,329.60 × 169,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,627.20x = 58,204,529,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,529,756.16/228,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,582.70

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