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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,837.40, 367,881.30 and 170,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,837.40, 367,881.30 and 170,604.60 is: 255,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,837.40 : 367,881.30 = 170,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,837.40/367,881.30 = 170,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,837.40x = 367,881.30 × 170,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,837.40x = 62,762,242,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,242,033.98/245,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,299.81

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