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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,690.29, 401,149.11 and 169,849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,690.29, 401,149.11 and 169,849.99 is: 234,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,690.29 : 401,149.11 = 169,849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,690.29/401,149.11 = 169,849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,690.29x = 401,149.11 × 169,849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,690.29x = 68,135,172,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,135,172,322.01/290,690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,390.95

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