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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,735.80, 361,103.70 and 170,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,735.80, 361,103.70 and 170,751.80 is: 256,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,735.80 : 361,103.70 = 170,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,735.80/361,103.70 = 170,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,735.80x = 361,103.70 × 170,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,735.80x = 61,659,106,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,106,761.66/240,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,127.70

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