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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,223.21, 334,055.34 and 169,588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,223.21, 334,055.34 and 169,588.89 is: 233,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,223.21 : 334,055.34 = 169,588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,223.21/334,055.34 = 169,588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,223.21x = 334,055.34 × 169,588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,223.21x = 56,652,074,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652,074,309.17/242,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,883.76

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