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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,252.54, 360,190.13 and 169,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,252.54, 360,190.13 and 169,208.06 is: 233,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,252.54 : 360,190.13 = 169,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,252.54/360,190.13 = 169,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,252.54x = 360,190.13 × 169,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,252.54x = 60,947,070,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,947,070,481.46/261,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,287.95

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