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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,244.28, 360,593.72 and 170,613.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,244.28, 360,593.72 and 170,613.93 is: 235,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,244.28 : 360,593.72 = 170,613.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,244.28/360,593.72 = 170,613.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,244.28x = 360,593.72 × 170,613.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,244.28x = 61,522,310,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522,310,849.45/261,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,497.26

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