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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,882.20, 396,667.20 and 169,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,882.20, 396,667.20 and 169,966.40 is: 254,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,882.20 : 396,667.20 = 169,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,882.20/396,667.20 = 169,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,882.20x = 396,667.20 × 169,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,882.20x = 67,420,095,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420,095,982.08/264,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,528.60

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