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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,225.54, 360,157.52 and 169,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,225.54, 360,157.52 and 169,182.20 is: 233,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,225.54 : 360,157.52 = 169,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,225.54/360,157.52 = 169,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,225.54x = 360,157.52 × 169,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,225.54x = 60,932,238,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,932,238,933.45/261,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,255.29

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