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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,006.30, 261,009.45 and 169,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,006.30, 261,009.45 and 169,632.30 is: 254,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,006.30 : 261,009.45 = 169,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,006.30/261,009.45 = 169,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,006.30x = 261,009.45 × 169,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,006.30x = 44,275,633,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275,633,325.24/174,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,448.45

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