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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,005.20, 444,202.20 and 169,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,005.20, 444,202.20 and 169,645.20 is: 254,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.20 : 444,202.20 = 169,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.20/444,202.20 = 169,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.20x = 444,202.20 × 169,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.20x = 75,356,771,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,356,771,059.44/296,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,579.21

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