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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,031.43, 537,047.19 and 170,474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,031.43, 537,047.19 and 170,474.31 is: 255,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,031.43 : 537,047.19 = 170,474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,031.43/537,047.19 = 170,474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,031.43x = 537,047.19 × 170,474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,031.43x = 91,552,749,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552,749,152.69/358,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,711.49

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