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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,440.80, 368,161.20 and 170,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,440.80, 368,161.20 and 170,791.20 is: 256,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,440.80 : 368,161.20 = 170,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,440.80/368,161.20 = 170,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,440.80x = 368,161.20 × 170,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,440.80x = 62,878,693,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,878,693,141.44/245,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,186.80

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