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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,937.92, 350,662.66 and 169,740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,937.92, 350,662.66 and 169,740.97 is: 254,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,937.92 : 350,662.66 = 169,740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,937.92/350,662.66 = 169,740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,937.92x = 350,662.66 × 169,740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,937.92x = 59,521,818,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521,818,750.17/233,937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,434.25

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