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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,805, 853,347.84 and 169,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,805, 853,347.84 and 169,444.22 is: 254,208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,805 : 853,347.84 = 169,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,805/853,347.84 = 169,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,805x = 853,347.84 × 169,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,805x = 144,594,858,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,594,858,290.26/568,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,208.14

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