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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,691.80, 361,037.70 and 170,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,691.80, 361,037.70 and 170,707.80 is: 256,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,691.80 : 361,037.70 = 170,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,691.80/361,037.70 = 170,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,691.80x = 361,037.70 × 170,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,691.80x = 61,631,951,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,631,951,484.06/240,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,061.70

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