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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,858.20, 367,287.30 and 170,208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,858.20, 367,287.30 and 170,208.60 is: 255,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,858.20 : 367,287.30 = 170,208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,858.20/367,287.30 = 170,208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,858.20x = 367,287.30 × 170,208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,858.20x = 62,515,457,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515,457,130.78/244,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,312.90

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