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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,975.37, 423,753.24 and 169,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,975.37, 423,753.24 and 169,052.92 is: 253,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,975.37 : 423,753.24 = 169,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,975.37/423,753.24 = 169,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,975.37x = 423,753.24 × 169,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,975.37x = 71,636,722,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,636,722,581.46/282,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,155.33

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