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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,408.90, 411,872.55 and 169,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,408.90, 411,872.55 and 169,432.90 is: 254,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,408.90 : 411,872.55 = 169,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,408.90/411,872.55 = 169,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,408.90x = 411,872.55 × 169,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,408.90x = 69,784,760,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,784,760,576.90/274,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,309.39

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