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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,614.19, 543,660.74 and 170,380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,614.19, 543,660.74 and 170,380.22 is: 255,447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,614.19 : 543,660.74 = 170,380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,614.19/543,660.74 = 170,380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,614.19x = 543,660.74 × 170,380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,614.19x = 92,629,034,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,629,034,194.21/362,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,447.91

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