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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,487.40, 380,231.10 and 169,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,487.40, 380,231.10 and 169,506.60 is: 254,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,487.40 : 380,231.10 = 169,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,487.40/380,231.10 = 169,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,487.40x = 380,231.10 × 169,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,487.40x = 64,451,680,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,680,975.26/253,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,259.90

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