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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,463.81, 555,948.14 and 170,785.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,463.81, 555,948.14 and 170,785.85 is: 256,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,463.81 : 555,948.14 = 170,785.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,463.81/555,948.14 = 170,785.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,463.81x = 555,948.14 × 170,785.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,463.81x = 94,948,072,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,948,072,012.15/370,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,295.14

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