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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,151.86, 392,180.34 and 169,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,151.86, 392,180.34 and 169,437.92 is: 233,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,151.86 : 392,180.34 = 169,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,151.86/392,180.34 = 169,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,151.86x = 392,180.34 × 169,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,151.86x = 66,450,221,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,221,074.49/284,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,854.61

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