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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,011.76, 360,248.04 and 170,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,011.76, 360,248.04 and 170,382.48 is: 235,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,011.76 : 360,248.04 = 170,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,011.76/360,248.04 = 170,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,011.76x = 360,248.04 × 170,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,011.76x = 61,379,954,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,379,954,470.34/261,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,161.64

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