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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.19, 402,970.97 and 169,526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.19, 402,970.97 and 169,526.19 is: 233,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.19 : 402,970.97 = 169,526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.19/402,970.97 = 169,526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.19x = 402,970.97 × 169,526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.19x = 68,314,133,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314,133,224.70/292,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,948.35

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