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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,456.12, 364,859.30 and 169,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,456.12, 364,859.30 and 169,017.87 is: 233,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,456.12 : 364,859.30 = 169,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,456.12/364,859.30 = 169,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,456.12x = 364,859.30 × 169,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,456.12x = 61,667,741,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,741,735.69/264,456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,187.05

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