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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,851.20, 368,776.80 and 171,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,851.20, 368,776.80 and 171,201.60 is: 256,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,851.20 : 368,776.80 = 171,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,851.20/368,776.80 = 171,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,851.20x = 368,776.80 × 171,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,851.20x = 63,135,178,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,135,178,202.88/245,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,802.40

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