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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,806, 853,349.34 and 169,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,806, 853,349.34 and 169,445.22 is: 254,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,806 : 853,349.34 = 169,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,806/853,349.34 = 169,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,806x = 853,349.34 × 169,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,806x = 144,595,965,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,595,965,805.93/568,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,209.64

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