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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,292.40, 367,063.80 and 170,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,292.40, 367,063.80 and 170,059.60 is: 254,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,292.40 : 367,063.80 = 170,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,292.40/367,063.80 = 170,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,292.40x = 367,063.80 × 170,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,292.40x = 62,422,723,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,422,723,002.48/245,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,482.91

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