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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,212.69, 554,899.24 and 170,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,212.69, 554,899.24 and 170,119.62 is: 254,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,212.69 : 554,899.24 = 170,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,212.69/554,899.24 = 170,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,212.69x = 554,899.24 × 170,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,212.69x = 94,399,247,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,399,247,421.79/370,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,986.53

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