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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,833.02, 543,989.43 and 170,599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,833.02, 543,989.43 and 170,599.86 is: 255,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,833.02 : 543,989.43 = 170,599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,833.02/543,989.43 = 170,599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,833.02x = 543,989.43 × 170,599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,833.02x = 92,804,520,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,804,520,599.48/362,833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,777.49

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