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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,278.52, 263,807.20 and 169,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,278.52, 263,807.20 and 169,784 is: 234,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,278.52 : 263,807.20 = 169,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,278.52/263,807.20 = 169,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,278.52x = 263,807.20 × 169,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,278.52x = 44,790,241,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,241,644.80/191,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,162.42

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