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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,996.72, 361,499.88 and 169,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,996.72, 361,499.88 and 169,627.44 is: 254,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,996.72 : 361,499.88 = 169,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,996.72/361,499.88 = 169,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,996.72x = 361,499.88 × 169,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,996.72x = 61,320,299,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320,299,204.71/240,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,444.54

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