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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,076.78, 346,338.99 and 169,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,076.78, 346,338.99 and 169,545.42 is: 233,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,076.78 : 346,338.99 = 169,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,076.78/346,338.99 = 169,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,076.78x = 346,338.99 × 169,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,076.78x = 58,720,189,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,720,189,521.93/251,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,873.44

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