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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,412.82, 316,501.36 and 169,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,412.82, 316,501.36 and 169,126.81 is: 233,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,412.82 : 316,501.36 = 169,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,412.82/316,501.36 = 169,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,412.82x = 316,501.36 × 169,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,412.82x = 53,528,865,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,865,377.46/229,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,329.88

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