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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,238.97, 360,171.56 and 169,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,238.97, 360,171.56 and 169,194.52 is: 233,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,238.97 : 360,171.56 = 169,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,238.97/360,171.56 = 169,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,238.97x = 360,171.56 × 169,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,238.97x = 60,939,055,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939,055,085.05/261,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,269.39

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