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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,799.22, 330,844.33 and 170,899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,799.22, 330,844.33 and 170,899.54 is: 235,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,799.22 : 330,844.33 = 170,899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,799.22/330,844.33 = 170,899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,799.22x = 330,844.33 × 170,899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,799.22x = 56,541,142,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,142,154.39/239,799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,785.35

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