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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,021.19, 422,821.40 and 169,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,021.19, 422,821.40 and 169,675.09 is: 254,386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,021.19 : 422,821.40 = 169,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,021.19/422,821.40 = 169,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,021.19x = 422,821.40 × 169,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,021.19x = 71,742,258,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,742,258,147.92/282,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,386.05

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