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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,158.80, 534,863.40 and 169,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,158.80, 534,863.40 and 169,951.60 is: 254,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,158.80 : 534,863.40 = 169,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,158.80/534,863.40 = 169,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,158.80x = 534,863.40 × 169,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,158.80x = 90,900,890,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,900,890,611.44/357,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,511.13

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