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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,887.40, 367,956.30 and 170,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,887.40, 367,956.30 and 170,654.60 is: 255,374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,887.40 : 367,956.30 = 170,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,887.40/367,956.30 = 170,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,887.40x = 367,956.30 × 170,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,887.40x = 62,793,435,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,793,435,193.98/245,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,374.76

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