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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,043.60, 534,065.40 and 169,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,043.60, 534,065.40 and 169,419.60 is: 254,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,043.60 : 534,065.40 = 169,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,043.60/534,065.40 = 169,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,043.60x = 534,065.40 × 169,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,043.60x = 90,481,146,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,481,146,441.84/356,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,129.40

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