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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.40, 367,933.80 and 170,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.40, 367,933.80 and 170,639.60 is: 255,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.40 : 367,933.80 = 170,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.40/367,933.80 = 170,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.40x = 367,933.80 × 170,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.40x = 62,784,076,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,784,076,458.48/245,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,352.27

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