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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,206.03, 554,569.11 and 170,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,206.03, 554,569.11 and 170,252.40 is: 255,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,206.03 : 554,569.11 = 170,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,206.03/554,569.11 = 170,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,206.03x = 554,569.11 × 170,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,206.03x = 94,416,721,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416,721,943.36/370,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,038.31

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