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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,731.24, 412,359.36 and 169,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,731.24, 412,359.36 and 169,755.24 is: 254,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,731.24 : 412,359.36 = 169,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,731.24/412,359.36 = 169,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,731.24x = 412,359.36 × 169,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,731.24x = 70,000,162,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000,162,123.05/274,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,795.06

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