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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,938.68, 358,511.52 and 169,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,938.68, 358,511.52 and 169,323.16 is: 233,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,938.68 : 358,511.52 = 169,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,938.68/358,511.52 = 169,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,938.68x = 358,511.52 × 169,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,938.68x = 60,704,303,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,704,303,462.80/259,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,533.17

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