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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,631.40, 367,572.30 and 170,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,631.40, 367,572.30 and 170,398.60 is: 254,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,631.40 : 367,572.30 = 170,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,631.40/367,572.30 = 170,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,631.40x = 367,572.30 × 170,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,631.40x = 62,633,805,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,805,318.78/245,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,991.04

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