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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,251.60, 853,920.68 and 169,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,251.60, 853,920.68 and 169,861.20 is: 254,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,251.60 : 853,920.68 = 169,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,251.60/853,920.68 = 169,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,251.60x = 853,920.68 × 169,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,251.60x = 145,047,991,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,047,991,409.62/569,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,804.71

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