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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,450.37, 364,851.39 and 169,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,450.37, 364,851.39 and 169,012.12 is: 233,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,450.37 : 364,851.39 = 169,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,450.37/364,851.39 = 169,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,450.37x = 364,851.39 × 169,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,450.37x = 61,664,306,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,306,908.85/264,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,179.13

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