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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,779, 399,896.46 and 169,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,779, 399,896.46 and 169,004.04 is: 233,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,779 : 399,896.46 = 169,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,779/399,896.46 = 169,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,779x = 399,896.46 × 169,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,779x = 67,584,117,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,584,117,321.70/289,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,226.42

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