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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.60, 444,003.90 and 169,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.60, 444,003.90 and 169,642.60 is: 254,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.60 : 444,003.90 = 169,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.60/444,003.90 = 169,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.60x = 444,003.90 × 169,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.60x = 75,321,976,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321,976,006.14/296,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,463.90

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