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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,144.11, 360,246.22 and 170,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,144.11, 360,246.22 and 170,553.10 is: 235,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,144.11 : 360,246.22 = 170,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,144.11/360,246.22 = 170,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,144.11x = 360,246.22 × 170,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,144.11x = 61,441,109,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,109,584.28/261,144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,276.64

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