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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,027.60, 291,657 and 169,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,027.60, 291,657 and 169,037.20 is: 233,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,027.60 : 291,657 = 169,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,027.60/291,657 = 169,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,027.60x = 291,657 × 169,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,027.60x = 49,300,882,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,882,640.40/211,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,622.91

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