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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,538.40, 367,432.80 and 170,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,538.40, 367,432.80 and 170,305.60 is: 254,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,538.40 : 367,432.80 = 170,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,538.40/367,432.80 = 170,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,538.40x = 367,432.80 × 170,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,538.40x = 62,575,863,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,863,463.68/245,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,851.64

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