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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,524.92, 360,770.52 and 170,933.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,524.92, 360,770.52 and 170,933.98 is: 235,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,524.92 : 360,770.52 = 170,933.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,524.92/360,770.52 = 170,933.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,524.92x = 360,770.52 × 170,933.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,524.92x = 61,667,940,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,940,850.27/261,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,801.39

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