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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,146.48, 392,172.94 and 169,432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,146.48, 392,172.94 and 169,432.51 is: 233,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,146.48 : 392,172.94 = 169,432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,146.48/392,172.94 = 169,432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,146.48x = 392,172.94 × 169,432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,146.48x = 66,446,845,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,446,845,544.96/284,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,847.15

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