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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,197.20, 360,529.14 and 170,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,197.20, 360,529.14 and 170,567.34 is: 235,433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,197.20 : 360,529.14 = 170,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,197.20/360,529.14 = 170,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,197.20x = 360,529.14 × 170,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,197.20x = 61,494,496,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,496,402.29/261,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,433.21

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