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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,410.32, 316,497.92 and 169,124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,410.32, 316,497.92 and 169,124.31 is: 233,326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,410.32 : 316,497.92 = 169,124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,410.32/316,497.92 = 169,124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,410.32x = 316,497.92 × 169,124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,410.32x = 53,527,491,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,491,490.81/229,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,326.44

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