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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,171.33, 324,227.62 and 169,705.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,171.33, 324,227.62 and 169,705.22 is: 233,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,171.33 : 324,227.62 = 169,705.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,171.33/324,227.62 = 169,705.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,171.33x = 324,227.62 × 169,705.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,171.33x = 55,023,117,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,023,117,961.04/235,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,970.35

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