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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,946.41, 402,896 and 169,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,946.41, 402,896 and 169,429.36 is: 233,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,946.41 : 402,896 = 169,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,946.41/402,896 = 169,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,946.41x = 402,896 × 169,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,946.41x = 68,262,411,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262,411,426.56/291,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,818.29

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