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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,999.72, 361,504.38 and 169,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,999.72, 361,504.38 and 169,630.44 is: 254,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,999.72 : 361,504.38 = 169,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,999.72/361,504.38 = 169,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,999.72x = 361,504.38 × 169,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,999.72x = 61,322,147,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,147,041.33/240,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,449.04

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