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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,688.64, 389,220.48 and 169,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,688.64, 389,220.48 and 169,773.60 is: 254,456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,688.64 : 389,220.48 = 169,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,688.64/389,220.48 = 169,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,688.64x = 389,220.48 × 169,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,688.64x = 66,079,362,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079,362,083.33/259,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,456.11

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