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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,934.74, 361,558.44 and 170,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,934.74, 361,558.44 and 170,179.56 is: 234,905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,934.74 : 361,558.44 = 170,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,934.74/361,558.44 = 170,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,934.74x = 361,558.44 × 170,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,934.74x = 61,529,856,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,856,233.49/261,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,905.29

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