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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,865.40, 367,923.30 and 170,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,865.40, 367,923.30 and 170,632.60 is: 255,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,865.40 : 367,923.30 = 170,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,865.40/367,923.30 = 170,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,865.40x = 367,923.30 × 170,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,865.40x = 62,779,709,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,779,709,279.58/245,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,341.78

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