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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,381.86, 338,417.04 and 169,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,381.86, 338,417.04 and 169,022.76 is: 233,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,381.86 : 338,417.04 = 169,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,381.86/338,417.04 = 169,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,381.86x = 338,417.04 × 169,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,381.86x = 57,200,182,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200,182,131.83/245,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,106.81

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