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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,004.72, 535,244.64 and 170,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,004.72, 535,244.64 and 170,147.44 is: 255,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,004.72 : 535,244.64 = 170,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,004.72/535,244.64 = 170,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,004.72x = 535,244.64 × 170,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,004.72x = 91,070,505,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,070,505,269.72/357,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,096.08

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