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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,359.08, 400,705.38 and 169,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,359.08, 400,705.38 and 169,481.16 is: 233,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,359.08 : 400,705.38 = 169,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,359.08/400,705.38 = 169,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,359.08x = 400,705.38 × 169,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,359.08x = 67,912,012,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,912,012,620.64/290,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,889.75

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