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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,450, 364,850.87 and 169,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,450, 364,850.87 and 169,011.75 is: 233,178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,450 : 364,850.87 = 169,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,450/364,850.87 = 169,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,450x = 364,850.87 × 169,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,450x = 61,664,084,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,084,027.72/264,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,178.61

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