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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,145.22, 555,134.86 and 170,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,145.22, 555,134.86 and 170,273.67 is: 255,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,145.22 : 555,134.86 = 170,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,145.22/555,134.86 = 170,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,145.22x = 555,134.86 × 170,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,145.22x = 94,524,849,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,524,849,957.14/370,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,372.34

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