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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,267.68, 554,955 and 170,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,267.68, 554,955 and 170,313.91 is: 255,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,267.68 : 554,955 = 170,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,267.68/554,955 = 170,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,267.68x = 554,955 × 170,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,267.68x = 94,516,555,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,516,555,924.05/370,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,265.48

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