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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,001.44, 344,878.97 and 169,454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,001.44, 344,878.97 and 169,454.23 is: 233,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,001.44 : 344,878.97 = 169,454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,001.44/344,878.97 = 169,454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,001.44x = 344,878.97 × 169,454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,001.44x = 58,441,198,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,441,198,595.07/250,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,763.45

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