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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,629, 535,627.02 and 170,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,629, 535,627.02 and 170,771.72 is: 255,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,629 : 535,627.02 = 170,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,629/535,627.02 = 170,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,629x = 535,627.02 × 170,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,629x = 91,469,947,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,469,947,483.87/357,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,767.70

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