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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,947, 365,542.60 and 169,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,947, 365,542.60 and 169,212.44 is: 253,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,947 : 365,542.60 = 169,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,947/365,542.60 = 169,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,947x = 365,542.60 × 169,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,947x = 61,854,355,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854,355,269.94/243,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,556.53

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