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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,770.20, 368,655.30 and 170,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,770.20, 368,655.30 and 170,731.80 is: 256,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,770.20 : 368,655.30 = 170,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,770.20/368,655.30 = 170,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,770.20x = 368,655.30 × 170,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,770.20x = 62,941,182,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941,182,948.54/245,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,097.70

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