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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,593.28, 536,506.56 and 170,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,593.28, 536,506.56 and 170,580.48 is: 255,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,593.28 : 536,506.56 = 170,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,593.28/536,506.56 = 170,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,593.28x = 536,506.56 × 170,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,593.28x = 91,517,546,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,517,546,527.95/357,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,926.36

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