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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,464.82, 316,572.96 and 169,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,464.82, 316,572.96 and 169,178.77 is: 233,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,464.82 : 316,572.96 = 169,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,464.82/316,572.96 = 169,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,464.82x = 316,572.96 × 169,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,464.82x = 53,557,423,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,423,988.06/229,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,401.46

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