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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,934.72, 350,657.86 and 169,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,934.72, 350,657.86 and 169,737.76 is: 254,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,934.72 : 350,657.86 = 169,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,934.72/350,657.86 = 169,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,934.72x = 350,657.86 × 169,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,934.72x = 59,519,879,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,519,879,682.79/233,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,429.44

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