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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,625.70, 403,775.28 and 169,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,625.70, 403,775.28 and 169,423.38 is: 254,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,625.70 : 403,775.28 = 169,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,625.70/403,775.28 = 169,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,625.70x = 403,775.28 × 169,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,625.70x = 68,408,972,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,408,972,698.05/268,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,662.80

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