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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,014.76, 360,252.18 and 170,385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,014.76, 360,252.18 and 170,385.48 is: 235,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,014.76 : 360,252.18 = 170,385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,014.76/360,252.18 = 170,385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,014.76x = 360,252.18 × 170,385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,014.76x = 61,381,740,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381,740,610.35/261,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,165.78

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