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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,983.48, 292,244.86 and 169,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,983.48, 292,244.86 and 169,108.46 is: 233,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,983.48 : 292,244.86 = 169,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,983.48/292,244.86 = 169,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,983.48x = 292,244.86 × 169,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,983.48x = 49,421,078,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,078,217.52/211,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,136.46

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