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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,968.77, 609,009.65 and 169,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,968.77, 609,009.65 and 169,257 is: 253,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,968.77 : 609,009.65 = 169,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,968.77/609,009.65 = 169,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,968.77x = 609,009.65 × 169,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,968.77x = 103,079,146,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,079,146,330.05/405,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,909.05

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