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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,986.80, 368,980.20 and 169,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,986.80, 368,980.20 and 169,879.20 is: 254,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,986.80 : 368,980.20 = 169,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,986.80/368,980.20 = 169,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,986.80x = 368,980.20 × 169,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,986.80x = 62,682,061,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,061,191.84/245,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,818.80

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