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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,976.16, 727,465.68 and 169,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,976.16, 727,465.68 and 169,433.10 is: 254,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,976.16 : 727,465.68 = 169,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,976.16/727,465.68 = 169,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,976.16x = 727,465.68 × 169,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,976.16x = 123,256,765,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,256,765,306.01/484,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,150.15

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