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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,340.91, 555,091.99 and 170,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,340.91, 555,091.99 and 170,248.23 is: 255,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,340.91 : 555,091.99 = 170,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,340.91/555,091.99 = 170,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,340.91x = 555,091.99 × 170,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,340.91x = 94,503,428,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,503,428,359.06/370,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,179.55

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