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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,113.84, 555,087.78 and 170,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,113.84, 555,087.78 and 170,242.29 is: 255,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,113.84 : 555,087.78 = 170,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,113.84/555,087.78 = 170,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,113.84x = 555,087.78 × 170,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,113.84x = 94,499,414,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,499,414,818.22/370,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.27

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