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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,266.04, 436,752.93 and 169,725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,266.04, 436,752.93 and 169,725.95 is: 254,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,266.04 : 436,752.93 = 169,725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,266.04/436,752.93 = 169,725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,266.04x = 436,752.93 × 169,725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,266.04x = 74,128,303,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,128,303,775.77/291,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,503.76

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