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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,005.40, 608,748.90 and 169,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,005.40, 608,748.90 and 169,442.20 is: 254,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,005.40 : 608,748.90 = 169,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,005.40/608,748.90 = 169,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,005.40x = 608,748.90 × 169,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,005.40x = 103,147,752,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,147,752,863.58/406,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,055.13

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