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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,170.92, 465,258.83 and 169,853.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,170.92, 465,258.83 and 169,853.00 is: 254,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,170.92 : 465,258.83 = 169,853.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,170.92/465,258.83 = 169,853.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,170.92x = 465,258.83 × 169,853.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,170.92x = 79,025,604,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025,604,876.43/310,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,780.84

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