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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,948.59, 321,042.74 and 169,175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,948.59, 321,042.74 and 169,175.67 is: 233,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,948.59 : 321,042.74 = 169,175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,948.59/321,042.74 = 169,175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,948.59x = 321,042.74 × 169,175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,948.59x = 54,312,619,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,312,619,792.26/232,948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,152.82

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