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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,734.22, 402,625.59 and 169,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,734.22, 402,625.59 and 169,253.73 is: 233,588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,734.22 : 402,625.59 = 169,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,734.22/402,625.59 = 169,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,734.22x = 402,625.59 × 169,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,734.22x = 68,145,882,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,145,882,900.95/291,734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,588.93

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