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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,376.37, 555,135.69 and 170,276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,376.37, 555,135.69 and 170,276.81 is: 255,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,376.37 : 555,135.69 = 170,276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,376.37/555,135.69 = 170,276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,376.37x = 555,135.69 × 170,276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,376.37x = 94,526,731,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,526,731,634.67/370,376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,218.04

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