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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,991.24, 465,190.98 and 169,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,991.24, 465,190.98 and 169,848.28 is: 254,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,991.24 : 465,190.98 = 169,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,991.24/465,190.98 = 169,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,991.24x = 465,190.98 × 169,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,991.24x = 79,011,887,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,887,824.51/309,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,884.26

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