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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,636.16, 351,275.04 and 169,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,636.16, 351,275.04 and 169,644.48 is: 234,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,636.16 : 351,275.04 = 169,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,636.16/351,275.04 = 169,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,636.16x = 351,275.04 × 169,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,636.16x = 59,591,871,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591,871,497.78/254,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,027.53

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