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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,582.48, 536,439.36 and 170,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,582.48, 536,439.36 and 170,594 is: 255,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,582.48 : 536,439.36 = 170,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,582.48/536,439.36 = 170,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,582.48x = 536,439.36 × 170,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,582.48x = 91,513,336,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,513,336,179.84/357,582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,922.32

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