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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,136.80, 555,122.08 and 170,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,136.80, 555,122.08 and 170,265.20 is: 255,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,136.80 : 555,122.08 = 170,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,136.80/555,122.08 = 170,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,136.80x = 555,122.08 × 170,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,136.80x = 94,517,971,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,517,971,975.62/370,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,359.56

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