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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,193.84, 359,127.50 and 169,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,193.84, 359,127.50 and 169,391.69 is: 233,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,193.84 : 359,127.50 = 169,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,193.84/359,127.50 = 169,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,193.84x = 359,127.50 × 169,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,193.84x = 60,833,214,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,214,150.48/260,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,799.59

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