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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,103.76, 555,072.57 and 170,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,103.76, 555,072.57 and 170,232.17 is: 255,310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,103.76 : 555,072.57 = 170,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,103.76/555,072.57 = 170,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,103.76x = 555,072.57 × 170,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,103.76x = 94,491,205,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,491,205,323.21/370,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,310.04

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