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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,856.20, 367,284.30 and 170,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,856.20, 367,284.30 and 170,206.60 is: 255,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,856.20 : 367,284.30 = 170,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,856.20/367,284.30 = 170,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,856.20x = 367,284.30 × 170,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,856.20x = 62,514,211,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,211,936.38/244,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,309.90

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