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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,373.92, 389,688.72 and 169,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,373.92, 389,688.72 and 169,194.24 is: 233,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,373.92 : 389,688.72 = 169,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,373.92/389,688.72 = 169,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,373.92x = 389,688.72 × 169,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,373.92x = 65,933,086,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,933,086,816.97/282,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,495.67

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