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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,028.46, 537,042.66 and 170,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,028.46, 537,042.66 and 170,471.34 is: 255,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,028.46 : 537,042.66 = 170,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,028.46/537,042.66 = 170,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,028.46x = 537,042.66 × 170,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,028.46x = 91,550,381,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,550,381,887.36/358,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,707.00

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