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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,036.90, 391,838.82 and 169,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,036.90, 391,838.82 and 169,251.12 is: 233,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,036.90 : 391,838.82 = 169,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,036.90/391,838.82 = 169,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,036.90x = 391,838.82 × 169,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,036.90x = 66,319,158,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319,158,509.79/284,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,487.83

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