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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,819.53, 339,019.41 and 169,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,819.53, 339,019.41 and 169,462.81 is: 233,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,819.53 : 339,019.41 = 169,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,819.53/339,019.41 = 169,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,819.53x = 339,019.41 × 169,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,819.53x = 57,451,181,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451,181,863.14/245,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,712.85

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