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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.10, 444,003.15 and 169,642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.10, 444,003.15 and 169,642.10 is: 254,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.10 : 444,003.15 = 169,642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.10/444,003.15 = 169,642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.10x = 444,003.15 × 169,642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.10x = 75,321,626,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321,626,772.62/296,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,463.15

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