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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,570.40, 362,355.60 and 170,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,570.40, 362,355.60 and 170,711.60 is: 256,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,570.40 : 362,355.60 = 170,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,570.40/362,355.60 = 170,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,570.40x = 362,355.60 × 170,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,570.40x = 61,858,304,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858,304,244.96/241,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,067.40

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