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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,529.14, 381,638.79 and 169,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,529.14, 381,638.79 and 169,170.53 is: 233,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,529.14 : 381,638.79 = 169,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,529.14/381,638.79 = 169,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,529.14x = 381,638.79 × 169,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,529.14x = 64,562,034,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562,034,464.66/276,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,472.81

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