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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,063.44, 537,095.20 and 170,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,063.44, 537,095.20 and 170,506.32 is: 255,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,063.44 : 537,095.20 = 170,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,063.44/537,095.20 = 170,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,063.44x = 537,095.20 × 170,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,063.44x = 91,578,126,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,578,126,041.66/358,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,759.50

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