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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,324.80, 367,987.20 and 170,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,324.80, 367,987.20 and 170,675.20 is: 256,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,324.80 : 367,987.20 = 170,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,324.80/367,987.20 = 170,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,324.80x = 367,987.20 × 170,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,324.80x = 62,806,288,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,288,957.44/245,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,012.80

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