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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,450.12, 364,851.05 and 169,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,450.12, 364,851.05 and 169,011.87 is: 233,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,450.12 : 364,851.05 = 169,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,450.12/364,851.05 = 169,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,450.12x = 364,851.05 × 169,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,450.12x = 61,664,157,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,157,386.90/264,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,178.78

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