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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,143.11, 360,244.84 and 170,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,143.11, 360,244.84 and 170,552.10 is: 235,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,143.11 : 360,244.84 = 170,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,143.11/360,244.84 = 170,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,143.11x = 360,244.84 × 170,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,143.11x = 61,440,514,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,514,450.40/261,143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,275.27

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