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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,014.15, 554,857.20 and 170,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,014.15, 554,857.20 and 170,231.70 is: 255,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,014.15 : 554,857.20 = 170,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,014.15/554,857.20 = 170,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,014.15x = 554,857.20 × 170,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,014.15x = 94,454,284,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,454,284,413.24/370,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,272.09

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