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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,274.40, 367,036.80 and 170,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,274.40, 367,036.80 and 170,041.60 is: 254,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,274.40 : 367,036.80 = 170,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,274.40/367,036.80 = 170,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,274.40x = 367,036.80 × 170,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,274.40x = 62,411,524,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411,524,730.88/245,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,455.93

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