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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,259.60, 534,389.40 and 169,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,259.60, 534,389.40 and 169,635.60 is: 254,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,259.60 : 534,389.40 = 169,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,259.60/534,389.40 = 169,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,259.60x = 534,389.40 × 169,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,259.60x = 90,651,466,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651,466,502.64/356,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,453.40

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