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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,818.64, 322,669.73 and 170,209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,818.64, 322,669.73 and 170,209.75 is: 234,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,818.64 : 322,669.73 = 170,209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,818.64/322,669.73 = 170,209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,818.64x = 322,669.73 × 170,209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,818.64x = 54,921,532,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921,532,418.14/233,818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,889.45

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