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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,549.44, 352,471.02 and 169,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,549.44, 352,471.02 and 169,352.48 is: 233,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,549.44 : 352,471.02 = 169,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,549.44/352,471.02 = 169,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,549.44x = 352,471.02 × 169,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,549.44x = 59,691,841,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,841,365.13/255,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,582.36

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