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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,930.03, 379,657.83 and 169,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,930.03, 379,657.83 and 169,274.78 is: 254,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,930.03 : 379,657.83 = 169,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,930.03/379,657.83 = 169,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,930.03x = 379,657.83 × 169,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,930.03x = 64,266,495,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,266,495,648.53/252,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,088.04

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