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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,425.80, 368,138.70 and 170,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,425.80, 368,138.70 and 170,776.20 is: 256,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,425.80 : 368,138.70 = 170,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,425.80/368,138.70 = 170,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,425.80x = 368,138.70 × 170,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,425.80x = 62,869,328,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,869,328,258.94/245,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,164.30

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