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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,095.40, 355,643.10 and 170,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,095.40, 355,643.10 and 170,999.40 is: 256,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,095.40 : 355,643.10 = 170,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,095.40/355,643.10 = 170,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,095.40x = 355,643.10 × 170,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,095.40x = 60,814,756,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814,756,714.14/237,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,499.10

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