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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,648.80, 535,598.40 and 170,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,648.80, 535,598.40 and 170,441.60 is: 255,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,648.80 : 535,598.40 = 170,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,648.80/535,598.40 = 170,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,648.80x = 535,598.40 × 170,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,648.80x = 91,288,248,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,288,248,253.44/357,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,245.50

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