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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,689.29, 401,147.73 and 169,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,689.29, 401,147.73 and 169,848.99 is: 234,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,689.29 : 401,147.73 = 169,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,689.29/401,147.73 = 169,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,689.29x = 401,147.73 × 169,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,689.29x = 68,134,536,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,134,536,781.29/290,689.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,389.57

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