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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,271.73, 392,118.17 and 169,470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,271.73, 392,118.17 and 169,470.63 is: 233,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,271.73 : 392,118.17 = 169,470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,271.73/392,118.17 = 169,470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,271.73x = 392,118.17 × 169,470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,271.73x = 66,452,512,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,512,456.99/284,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,764.06

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