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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,896.40, 367,969.80 and 170,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,896.40, 367,969.80 and 170,663.60 is: 255,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,896.40 : 367,969.80 = 170,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,896.40/367,969.80 = 170,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,896.40x = 367,969.80 × 170,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,896.40x = 62,799,050,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799,050,759.28/245,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,388.25

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