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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,042.60, 534,063.90 and 169,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,042.60, 534,063.90 and 169,418.60 is: 254,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,042.60 : 534,063.90 = 169,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,042.60/534,063.90 = 169,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,042.60x = 534,063.90 × 169,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,042.60x = 90,480,358,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480,358,248.54/356,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,127.90

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