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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,181.41, 360,297.69 and 170,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,181.41, 360,297.69 and 170,590.40 is: 235,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,181.41 : 360,297.69 = 170,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,181.41/360,297.69 = 170,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,181.41x = 360,297.69 × 170,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,181.41x = 61,463,329,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463,329,432.12/261,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,328.12

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