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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,857.20, 367,285.80 and 170,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,857.20, 367,285.80 and 170,207.60 is: 255,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,857.20 : 367,285.80 = 170,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,857.20/367,285.80 = 170,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,857.20x = 367,285.80 × 170,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,857.20x = 62,514,834,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,834,532.08/244,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,311.40

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