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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,144.22, 555,133.37 and 170,272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,144.22, 555,133.37 and 170,272.67 is: 255,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,144.22 : 555,133.37 = 170,272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,144.22/555,133.37 = 170,272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,144.22x = 555,133.37 × 170,272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,144.22x = 94,524,037,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,524,037,488.97/370,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,370.84

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