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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,827.23, 254,408.68 and 139,884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,827.23, 254,408.68 and 139,884.46 is: 209,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,827.23 : 254,408.68 = 139,884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,827.23/254,408.68 = 139,884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,827.23x = 254,408.68 × 139,884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,827.23x = 35,587,820,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587,820,359.95/169,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,553.08

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