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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,858.86, 402,747.90 and 169,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,858.86, 402,747.90 and 169,341.76 is: 233,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,858.86 : 402,747.90 = 169,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,858.86/402,747.90 = 169,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,858.86x = 402,747.90 × 169,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,858.86x = 68,202,038,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202,038,222.30/291,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,681.58

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