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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,824.81, 391,773.11 and 169,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,824.81, 391,773.11 and 169,139.44 is: 233,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,824.81 : 391,773.11 = 169,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,824.81/391,773.11 = 169,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,824.81x = 391,773.11 × 169,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,824.81x = 66,264,284,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,264,284,076.48/283,824.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,468.96

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