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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,852.40, 354,301.33 and 169,638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,852.40, 354,301.33 and 169,638.03 is: 233,998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,852.40 : 354,301.33 = 169,638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,852.40/354,301.33 = 169,638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,852.40x = 354,301.33 × 169,638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,852.40x = 60,102,979,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102,979,647.58/256,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,998.12

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