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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,503, 653,295.72 and 169,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,503, 653,295.72 and 169,284.08 is: 253,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,503 : 653,295.72 = 169,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,503/653,295.72 = 169,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,503x = 653,295.72 × 169,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,503x = 110,592,564,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,592,564,928.14/435,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,942.14

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