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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,104.98, 392,042.57 and 169,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,104.98, 392,042.57 and 169,374.96 is: 233,724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,104.98 : 392,042.57 = 169,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,104.98/392,042.57 = 169,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,104.98x = 392,042.57 × 169,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,104.98x = 66,402,193,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402,193,765.17/284,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,724.15

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