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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,263.77, 436,749.57 and 169,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,263.77, 436,749.57 and 169,723.68 is: 254,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,263.77 : 436,749.57 = 169,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,263.77/436,749.57 = 169,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,263.77x = 436,749.57 × 169,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,263.77x = 74,126,743,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,126,743,849.36/291,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,500.39

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