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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,465.59, 555,698.37 and 170,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,465.59, 555,698.37 and 170,726.88 is: 256,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,465.59 : 555,698.37 = 170,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,465.59/555,698.37 = 170,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,465.59x = 555,698.37 × 170,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,465.59x = 94,872,648,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,872,648,931.19/370,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,090.31

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