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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,183.47, 360,510.17 and 170,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,183.47, 360,510.17 and 170,553.58 is: 235,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,183.47 : 360,510.17 = 170,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,183.47/360,510.17 = 170,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,183.47x = 360,510.17 × 170,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,183.47x = 61,486,298,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486,298,365.87/261,183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,414.21

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