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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,934.70, 403,402.05 and 169,401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,934.70, 403,402.05 and 169,401.90 is: 254,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,934.70 : 403,402.05 = 169,401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,934.70/403,402.05 = 169,401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,934.70x = 403,402.05 × 169,401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,934.70x = 68,337,073,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,337,073,733.90/268,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,102.85

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