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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,981.38, 544,711.93 and 170,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,981.38, 544,711.93 and 170,910.75 is: 256,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,981.38 : 544,711.93 = 170,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,981.38/544,711.93 = 170,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,981.38x = 544,711.93 × 170,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,981.38x = 93,097,122,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,097,122,035.29/362,981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,479.05

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