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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,243.53, 554,625.36 and 170,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,243.53, 554,625.36 and 170,289.77 is: 255,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,243.53 : 554,625.36 = 170,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,243.53/554,625.36 = 170,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,243.53x = 554,625.36 × 170,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,243.53x = 94,447,022,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447,022,217.44/370,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,094.32

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