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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,724.16, 338,969.28 and 169,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,724.16, 338,969.28 and 169,110.24 is: 233,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,724.16 : 338,969.28 = 169,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,724.16/338,969.28 = 169,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,724.16x = 338,969.28 × 169,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,724.16x = 57,323,177,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323,177,082.17/245,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,282.63

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