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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,835.94, 391,788.46 and 169,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,835.94, 391,788.46 and 169,150.57 is: 233,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,835.94 : 391,788.46 = 169,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,835.94/391,788.46 = 169,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,835.94x = 391,788.46 × 169,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,835.94x = 66,271,241,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271,241,328.42/283,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,484.32

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