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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,996.96, 361,100.16 and 170,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,996.96, 361,100.16 and 170,750.88 is: 255,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,996.96 : 361,100.16 = 170,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,996.96/361,100.16 = 170,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,996.96x = 361,100.16 × 170,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,996.96x = 61,658,170,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,170,088.14/240,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,846.26

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