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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,823.10, 380,856.15 and 169,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,823.10, 380,856.15 and 169,623.60 is: 254,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,823.10 : 380,856.15 = 169,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,823.10/380,856.15 = 169,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,823.10x = 380,856.15 × 169,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,823.10x = 64,602,191,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602,191,245.14/253,823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,516.60

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