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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,976.38, 423,754.74 and 169,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,976.38, 423,754.74 and 169,053.92 is: 253,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,976.38 : 423,754.74 = 169,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,976.38/423,754.74 = 169,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,976.38x = 423,754.74 × 169,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,976.38x = 71,637,399,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,637,399,915.58/282,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,156.82

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