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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,225.60, 396,338.40 and 169,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,225.60, 396,338.40 and 169,747.20 is: 254,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,225.60 : 396,338.40 = 169,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,225.60/396,338.40 = 169,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,225.60x = 396,338.40 × 169,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,225.60x = 67,277,333,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,277,333,652.48/264,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,620.80

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