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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,666.20, 343,388.10 and 169,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,666.20, 343,388.10 and 169,568.60 is: 254,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,666.20 : 343,388.10 = 169,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,666.20/343,388.10 = 169,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,666.20x = 343,388.10 × 169,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,666.20x = 58,227,839,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227,839,373.66/228,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,641.22

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