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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,266.68, 554,953.50 and 170,312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,266.68, 554,953.50 and 170,312.91 is: 255,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,266.68 : 554,953.50 = 170,312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,266.68/554,953.50 = 170,312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,266.68x = 554,953.50 × 170,312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,266.68x = 94,515,745,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,515,745,499.69/370,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,263.98

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