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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,297.40, 367,071.30 and 170,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,297.40, 367,071.30 and 170,064.60 is: 254,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,297.40 : 367,071.30 = 170,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,297.40/367,071.30 = 170,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,297.40x = 367,071.30 × 170,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,297.40x = 62,425,833,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425,833,805.98/245,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,490.40

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