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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,261.70, 403,290.36 and 169,730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,261.70, 403,290.36 and 169,730.17 is: 234,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,261.70 : 403,290.36 = 169,730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,261.70/403,290.36 = 169,730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,261.70x = 403,290.36 × 169,730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,261.70x = 68,450,540,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450,540,353.94/292,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,209.75

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