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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,996.68, 358,662.42 and 169,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,996.68, 358,662.42 and 169,504.20 is: 233,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,996.68 : 358,662.42 = 169,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,996.68/358,662.42 = 169,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,996.68x = 358,662.42 × 169,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,996.68x = 60,794,786,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,794,786,572.16/259,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,829.09

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