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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,481.91, 316,596.60 and 169,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,481.91, 316,596.60 and 169,195.64 is: 233,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,481.91 : 316,596.60 = 169,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,481.91/316,596.60 = 169,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,481.91x = 316,596.60 × 169,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,481.91x = 53,566,762,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,566,762,775.84/229,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,424.77

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