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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,734.80, 361,102.20 and 170,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,734.80, 361,102.20 and 170,750.80 is: 256,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,734.80 : 361,102.20 = 170,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,734.80/361,102.20 = 170,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,734.80x = 361,102.20 × 170,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,734.80x = 61,658,489,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,489,531.76/240,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,126.20

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