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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,016.20, 359,246.70 and 170,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,016.20, 359,246.70 and 170,032.20 is: 254,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,016.20 : 359,246.70 = 170,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,016.20/359,246.70 = 170,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,016.20x = 359,246.70 × 170,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,016.20x = 61,083,506,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083,506,743.74/240,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,497.43

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