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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,226.44, 360,158.75 and 169,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,226.44, 360,158.75 and 169,183.11 is: 233,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,226.44 : 360,158.75 = 169,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,226.44/360,158.75 = 169,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,226.44x = 360,158.75 × 169,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,226.44x = 60,932,777,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,932,777,418.71/261,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,256.55

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