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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,283.21, 853,895.66 and 169,927.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,283.21, 853,895.66 and 169,927.29 is: 254,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,283.21 : 853,895.66 = 169,927.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,283.21/853,895.66 = 169,927.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,283.21x = 853,895.66 × 169,927.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,283.21x = 145,100,174,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,100,174,596.93/569,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,882.23

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