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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,462.59, 555,693.87 and 170,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,462.59, 555,693.87 and 170,723.88 is: 256,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,462.59 : 555,693.87 = 170,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,462.59/555,693.87 = 170,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,462.59x = 555,693.87 × 170,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,462.59x = 94,870,213,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,870,213,578.62/370,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,085.81

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