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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,602.04, 535,586.58 and 170,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,602.04, 535,586.58 and 170,744.76 is: 255,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,602.04 : 535,586.58 = 170,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,602.04/535,586.58 = 170,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,602.04x = 535,586.58 × 170,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,602.04x = 91,448,602,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,448,602,061.32/357,602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,727.29

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