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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,182.14, 360,483.04 and 169,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,182.14, 360,483.04 and 169,415.15 is: 233,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,182.14 : 360,483.04 = 169,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,182.14/360,483.04 = 169,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,182.14x = 360,483.04 × 169,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,182.14x = 61,071,286,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,071,286,491.64/261,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,826.43

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