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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,198.53, 554,557.86 and 170,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,198.53, 554,557.86 and 170,244.90 is: 255,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,198.53 : 554,557.86 = 170,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,198.53/554,557.86 = 170,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,198.53x = 554,557.86 × 170,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,198.53x = 94,410,647,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,410,647,419.91/370,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,027.07

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