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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,239.97, 360,172.94 and 169,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,239.97, 360,172.94 and 169,195.52 is: 233,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,239.97 : 360,172.94 = 169,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,239.97/360,172.94 = 169,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,239.97x = 360,172.94 × 169,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,239.97x = 60,939,647,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939,647,873.23/261,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,270.77

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