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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.40, 367,918.80 and 170,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.40, 367,918.80 and 170,629.60 is: 255,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.40 : 367,918.80 = 170,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.40/367,918.80 = 170,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.40x = 367,918.80 × 170,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.40x = 62,777,837,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777,837,676.48/245,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,337.28

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