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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,160.52, 853,862.78 and 169,832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,160.52, 853,862.78 and 169,832.68 is: 254,785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,160.52 : 853,862.78 = 169,832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,160.52/853,862.78 = 169,832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,160.52x = 853,862.78 × 169,832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,160.52x = 145,013,804,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,013,804,279.65/569,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,785.42

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