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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,562.52, 409,216.98 and 169,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,562.52, 409,216.98 and 169,230.52 is: 233,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,562.52 : 409,216.98 = 169,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,562.52/409,216.98 = 169,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,562.52x = 409,216.98 × 169,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,562.52x = 69,252,002,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,252,002,318.23/296,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,515.69

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