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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,255.14, 553,661.26 and 169,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,255.14, 553,661.26 and 169,325.08 is: 253,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,255.14 : 553,661.26 = 169,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,255.14/553,661.26 = 169,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,255.14x = 553,661.26 × 169,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,255.14x = 93,748,737,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748,737,142.40/369,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,886.07

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