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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,225.44, 360,157.38 and 169,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,225.44, 360,157.38 and 169,182.11 is: 233,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,225.44 : 360,157.38 = 169,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,225.44/360,157.38 = 169,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,225.44x = 360,157.38 × 169,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,225.44x = 60,932,185,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,932,185,746.43/261,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,255.18

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