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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,184.11, 360,510.60 and 170,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,184.11, 360,510.60 and 170,554.14 is: 235,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,184.11 : 360,510.60 = 170,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,184.11/360,510.60 = 170,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,184.11x = 360,510.60 × 170,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,184.11x = 61,486,577,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486,577,624.29/261,184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,414.70

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