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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,245.28, 360,595.10 and 170,614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,245.28, 360,595.10 and 170,614.93 is: 235,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,245.28 : 360,595.10 = 170,614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,245.28/360,595.10 = 170,614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,245.28x = 360,595.10 × 170,614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,245.28x = 61,522,907,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522,907,744.84/261,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,498.64

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