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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,183.41, 360,300.45 and 170,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,183.41, 360,300.45 and 170,592.40 is: 235,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,183.41 : 360,300.45 = 170,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,183.41/360,300.45 = 170,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,183.41x = 360,300.45 × 170,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,183.41x = 61,464,518,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464,518,486.58/261,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,330.87

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