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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,591.72, 360,903.96 and 170,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,591.72, 360,903.96 and 170,999.88 is: 235,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,591.72 : 360,903.96 = 170,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,591.72/360,903.96 = 170,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,591.72x = 360,903.96 × 170,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,591.72x = 61,714,533,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,714,533,851.52/261,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,919.29

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