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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,452.40, 337,867.56 and 169,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,452.40, 337,867.56 and 169,987.44 is: 254,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,452.40 : 337,867.56 = 169,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,452.40/337,867.56 = 169,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,452.40x = 337,867.56 × 169,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,452.40x = 57,433,241,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433,241,583.45/225,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,746.64

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