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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,941, 365,533.62 and 169,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,941, 365,533.62 and 169,206.44 is: 253,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,941 : 365,533.62 = 169,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,941/365,533.62 = 169,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,941x = 365,533.62 × 169,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,941x = 61,850,642,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,850,642,540.51/243,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,547.55

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