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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,286.61, 360,652.25 and 170,656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,286.61, 360,652.25 and 170,656.43 is: 235,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,286.61 : 360,652.25 = 170,656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,286.61/360,652.25 = 170,656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,286.61x = 360,652.25 × 170,656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,286.61x = 61,547,624,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,547,624,079.85/261,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,555.99

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