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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,337.65, 261,014.40 and 169,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,337.65, 261,014.40 and 169,416.90 is: 253,647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,337.65 : 261,014.40 = 169,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,337.65/261,014.40 = 169,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,337.65x = 261,014.40 × 169,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,337.65x = 44,220,250,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,250,503.36/174,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,647.16

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