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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,323.20, 367,984.80 and 170,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,323.20, 367,984.80 and 170,284.80 is: 255,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,323.20 : 367,984.80 = 170,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,323.20/367,984.80 = 170,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,323.20x = 367,984.80 × 170,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,323.20x = 62,662,218,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662,218,071.04/245,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,427.20

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