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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,190.97, 359,123.42 and 169,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,190.97, 359,123.42 and 169,388.72 is: 233,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,190.97 : 359,123.42 = 169,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,190.97/359,123.42 = 169,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,190.97x = 359,123.42 × 169,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,190.97x = 60,831,456,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,456,410.39/260,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,795.42

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