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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,152.10, 360,257.22 and 170,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,152.10, 360,257.22 and 170,561.12 is: 235,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,152.10 : 360,257.22 = 170,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,152.10/360,257.22 = 170,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,152.10x = 360,257.22 × 170,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,152.10x = 61,445,874,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,874,931.29/261,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,287.69

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