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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,150.95, 360,255.66 and 170,559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,150.95, 360,255.66 and 170,559.94 is: 235,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,150.95 : 360,255.66 = 170,559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,150.95/360,255.66 = 170,559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,150.95x = 360,255.66 × 170,559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,150.95x = 61,445,183,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,183,754.26/261,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,286.08

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