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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,598.04, 381,336.21 and 169,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,598.04, 381,336.21 and 169,961.74 is: 254,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,598.04 : 381,336.21 = 169,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,598.04/381,336.21 = 169,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,598.04x = 381,336.21 × 169,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,598.04x = 64,812,563,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,563,869.92/254,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,568.20

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