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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,273.40, 367,035.30 and 170,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,273.40, 367,035.30 and 170,040.60 is: 254,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,273.40 : 367,035.30 = 170,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,273.40/367,035.30 = 170,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,273.40x = 367,035.30 × 170,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,273.40x = 62,410,902,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410,902,633.18/245,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,454.43

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