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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,054, 402,584.56 and 168,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,054, 402,584.56 and 168,412.40 is: 251,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,054 : 402,584.56 = 168,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,054/402,584.56 = 168,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,054x = 402,584.56 × 168,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,054x = 67,800,231,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800,231,952.54/269,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,994.89

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