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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,901.30, 368,851.95 and 169,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,901.30, 368,851.95 and 169,793.70 is: 254,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,901.30 : 368,851.95 = 169,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,901.30/368,851.95 = 169,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,901.30x = 368,851.95 × 169,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,901.30x = 62,628,737,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628,737,342.72/245,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,690.55

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