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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,794.91, 382,005.18 and 169,435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,794.91, 382,005.18 and 169,435.89 is: 233,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,794.91 : 382,005.18 = 169,435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,794.91/382,005.18 = 169,435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,794.91x = 382,005.18 × 169,435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,794.91x = 64,725,387,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,387,657.91/276,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,838.79

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