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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,939, 365,530.62 and 169,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,939, 365,530.62 and 169,204.44 is: 253,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,939 : 365,530.62 = 169,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,939/365,530.62 = 169,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,939x = 365,530.62 × 169,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,939x = 61,849,403,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,849,403,859.95/243,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,544.55

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