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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,435.29, 316,532.28 and 169,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,435.29, 316,532.28 and 169,149.27 is: 233,360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,435.29 : 316,532.28 = 169,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,435.29/316,532.28 = 169,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,435.29x = 316,532.28 × 169,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,435.29x = 53,541,204,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,204,093.44/229,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,360.81

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