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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,938.92, 350,664.16 and 169,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,938.92, 350,664.16 and 169,741.97 is: 254,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,938.92 : 350,664.16 = 169,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,938.92/350,664.16 = 169,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,938.92x = 350,664.16 × 169,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,938.92x = 59,522,425,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522,425,326.80/233,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,435.75

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