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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,847.20, 343,659.60 and 169,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,847.20, 343,659.60 and 169,749.60 is: 254,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,847.20 : 343,659.60 = 169,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,847.20/343,659.60 = 169,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,847.20x = 343,659.60 × 169,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,847.20x = 58,336,079,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336,079,636.16/228,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,912.80

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