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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,162.73, 360,303.19 and 169,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,162.73, 360,303.19 and 169,223.92 is: 253,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,162.73 : 360,303.19 = 169,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,162.73/360,303.19 = 169,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,162.73x = 360,303.19 × 169,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,162.73x = 60,971,916,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,971,916,876.49/240,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,877.52

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