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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,779.20, 396,512.70 and 169,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,779.20, 396,512.70 and 169,863.40 is: 254,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,779.20 : 396,512.70 = 169,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,779.20/396,512.70 = 169,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,779.20x = 396,512.70 × 169,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,779.20x = 67,352,995,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352,995,365.18/264,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,374.19

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