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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,795.29, 382,005.72 and 169,436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,795.29, 382,005.72 and 169,436.27 is: 233,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,795.29 : 382,005.72 = 169,436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,795.29/382,005.72 = 169,436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,795.29x = 382,005.72 × 169,436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,795.29x = 64,725,622,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,622,405.44/276,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,839.32

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