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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,324.70, 367,987.05 and 170,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,324.70, 367,987.05 and 170,286.30 is: 255,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,324.70 : 367,987.05 = 170,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,324.70/367,987.05 = 170,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,324.70x = 367,987.05 × 170,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,324.70x = 62,663,153,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663,153,192.42/245,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,429.45

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