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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,423.90, 367,914.38 and 170,579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,423.90, 367,914.38 and 170,579.28 is: 255,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,423.90 : 367,914.38 = 170,579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,423.90/367,914.38 = 170,579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,423.90x = 367,914.38 × 170,579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,423.90x = 62,758,569,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758,569,189.15/245,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,714.99

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