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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,139.64, 555,126.42 and 170,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,139.64, 555,126.42 and 170,268.12 is: 255,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,139.64 : 555,126.42 = 170,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,139.64/555,126.42 = 170,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,139.64x = 555,126.42 × 170,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,139.64x = 94,520,331,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,520,331,895.73/370,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,363.98

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