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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,046.52, 537,069.60 and 170,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,046.52, 537,069.60 and 170,489.40 is: 255,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,046.52 : 537,069.60 = 170,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,046.52/537,069.60 = 170,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,046.52x = 537,069.60 × 170,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,046.52x = 91,564,673,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564,673,862.24/358,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,734.01

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