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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,946.20, 390,334.86 and 169,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,946.20, 390,334.86 and 169,572.12 is: 233,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,946.20 : 390,334.86 = 169,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,946.20/390,334.86 = 169,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,946.20x = 390,334.86 × 169,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,946.20x = 66,189,909,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189,909,720.10/282,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,931.08

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