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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,455.62, 364,858.61 and 169,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,455.62, 364,858.61 and 169,017.37 is: 233,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,455.62 : 364,858.61 = 169,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,455.62/364,858.61 = 169,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,455.62x = 364,858.61 × 169,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,455.62x = 61,667,442,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,442,684.06/264,455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,186.36

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