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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,212.51, 554,898.96 and 170,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,212.51, 554,898.96 and 170,119.44 is: 254,986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,212.51 : 554,898.96 = 170,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,212.51/554,898.96 = 170,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,212.51x = 554,898.96 × 170,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,212.51x = 94,399,100,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,399,100,331.78/370,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,986.25

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