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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,672.67, 421,946.19 and 169,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,672.67, 421,946.19 and 169,292.19 is: 253,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,672.67 : 421,946.19 = 169,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,672.67/421,946.19 = 169,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,672.67x = 421,946.19 × 169,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,672.67x = 71,432,194,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,432,194,567.26/281,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,600.02

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