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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,094.82, 555,059.18 and 170,223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,094.82, 555,059.18 and 170,223.19 is: 255,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,094.82 : 555,059.18 = 170,223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,094.82/555,059.18 = 170,223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,094.82x = 555,059.18 × 170,223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,094.82x = 94,483,943,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,483,943,296.29/370,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,296.58

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