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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,033.44, 537,050.20 and 170,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,033.44, 537,050.20 and 170,476.32 is: 255,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,033.44 : 537,050.20 = 170,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,033.44/537,050.20 = 170,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,033.44x = 537,050.20 × 170,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,033.44x = 91,554,341,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,554,341,751.26/358,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,714.50

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