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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,537.41, 360,828.80 and 170,945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,537.41, 360,828.80 and 170,945.68 is: 235,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,537.41 : 360,828.80 = 170,945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,537.41/360,828.80 = 170,945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,537.41x = 360,828.80 × 170,945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,537.41x = 61,682,124,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,124,113.75/261,537.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,844.37

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