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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,138.64, 555,124.92 and 170,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,138.64, 555,124.92 and 170,267.12 is: 255,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,138.64 : 555,124.92 = 170,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,138.64/555,124.92 = 170,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,138.64x = 555,124.92 × 170,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,138.64x = 94,519,521,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,519,521,368.63/370,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,362.48

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