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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,849.73, 464,905.82 and 169,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,849.73, 464,905.82 and 169,444.33 is: 254,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,849.73 : 464,905.82 = 169,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,849.73/464,905.82 = 169,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,849.73x = 464,905.82 × 169,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,849.73x = 78,775,655,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775,655,183.00/309,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.26

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