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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,584.48, 536,442.36 and 170,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,584.48, 536,442.36 and 170,596 is: 255,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,584.48 : 536,442.36 = 170,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,584.48/536,442.36 = 170,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,584.48x = 536,442.36 × 170,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,584.48x = 91,514,920,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,514,920,846.56/357,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,925.32

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