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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,173.33, 324,230.38 and 169,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,173.33, 324,230.38 and 169,707.22 is: 233,973.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,173.33 : 324,230.38 = 169,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,173.33/324,230.38 = 169,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,173.33x = 324,230.38 × 169,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,173.33x = 55,024,236,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,024,236,429.34/235,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,973.11

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