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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,496.35, 535,427.73 and 170,639.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,496.35, 535,427.73 and 170,639.07 is: 255,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,496.35 : 535,427.73 = 170,639.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,496.35/535,427.73 = 170,639.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,496.35x = 535,427.73 × 170,639.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,496.35x = 91,364,889,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,364,889,899.41/357,496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,568.73

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