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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,265.75, 555,092.43 and 170,417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,265.75, 555,092.43 and 170,417.69 is: 255,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,265.75 : 555,092.43 = 170,417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,265.75/555,092.43 = 170,417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,265.75x = 555,092.43 × 170,417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,265.75x = 94,597,566,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597,566,881.62/370,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,485.60

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