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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,183.10, 360,300.02 and 170,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,183.10, 360,300.02 and 170,592.09 is: 235,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,183.10 : 360,300.02 = 170,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,183.10/360,300.02 = 170,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,183.10x = 360,300.02 × 170,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,183.10x = 61,464,333,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464,333,261.44/261,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,330.44

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