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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,755.15, 401,183.28 and 169,873.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,755.15, 401,183.28 and 169,873.09 is: 234,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,755.15 : 401,183.28 = 169,873.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,755.15/401,183.28 = 169,873.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,755.15x = 401,183.28 × 169,873.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,755.15x = 68,150,242,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,150,242,426.98/290,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,390.49

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