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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,209.93, 554,895.09 and 170,116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,209.93, 554,895.09 and 170,116.85 is: 254,982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,209.93 : 554,895.09 = 170,116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,209.93/554,895.09 = 170,116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,209.93x = 554,895.09 × 170,116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,209.93x = 94,397,005,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,397,005,540.57/370,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,982.37

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