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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,494.30, 535,424.78 and 170,637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,494.30, 535,424.78 and 170,637.02 is: 255,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,494.30 : 535,424.78 = 170,637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,494.30/535,424.78 = 170,637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,494.30x = 535,424.78 × 170,637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,494.30x = 91,363,288,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,363,288,893.36/357,494.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,565.72

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