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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,333.20, 367,999.80 and 170,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,333.20, 367,999.80 and 170,294.80 is: 255,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,333.20 : 367,999.80 = 170,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,333.20/367,999.80 = 170,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,333.20x = 367,999.80 × 170,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,333.20x = 62,668,452,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,668,452,341.04/245,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,442.20

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