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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,803, 358,298.37 and 169,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,803, 358,298.37 and 169,075.44 is: 233,174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,803 : 358,298.37 = 169,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,803/358,298.37 = 169,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,803x = 358,298.37 × 169,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,803x = 60,579,454,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,579,454,559.03/259,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,174.58

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