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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,575.23, 396,622.98 and 169,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,575.23, 396,622.98 and 169,832.23 is: 254,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,575.23 : 396,622.98 = 169,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,575.23/396,622.98 = 169,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,575.23x = 396,622.98 × 169,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,575.23x = 67,359,364,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,359,364,171.09/264,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,594.37

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