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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,009.34, 326,878.03 and 169,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,009.34, 326,878.03 and 169,004.58 is: 233,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,009.34 : 326,878.03 = 169,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,009.34/326,878.03 = 169,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,009.34x = 326,878.03 × 169,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,009.34x = 55,243,884,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243,884,171.38/237,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,087.37

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