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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,962.60, 608,943.90 and 169,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,962.60, 608,943.90 and 169,226.60 is: 253,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,962.60 : 608,943.90 = 169,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,962.60/608,943.90 = 169,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,962.60x = 608,943.90 × 169,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,962.60x = 103,049,505,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,049,505,787.74/405,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,839.90

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