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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,195.72, 403,279.56 and 169,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,195.72, 403,279.56 and 169,669 is: 234,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,195.72 : 403,279.56 = 169,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,195.72/403,279.56 = 169,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,195.72x = 403,279.56 × 169,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,195.72x = 68,424,039,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424,039,665.64/292,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,171.94

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