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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,281.40, 367,047.30 and 170,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,281.40, 367,047.30 and 170,048.60 is: 254,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,281.40 : 367,047.30 = 170,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,281.40/367,047.30 = 170,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,281.40x = 367,047.30 × 170,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,281.40x = 62,415,879,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415,879,498.78/245,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,466.42

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