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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,206.72, 349,506.24 and 169,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,206.72, 349,506.24 and 169,378.72 is: 253,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,206.72 : 349,506.24 = 169,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,206.72/349,506.24 = 169,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,206.72x = 349,506.24 × 169,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,206.72x = 59,198,919,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198,919,563.21/233,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,847.40

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