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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,512.81, 555,935.22 and 170,726.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,512.81, 555,935.22 and 170,726.22 is: 256,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,512.81 : 555,935.22 = 170,726.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,512.81/555,935.22 = 170,726.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,512.81x = 555,935.22 × 170,726.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,512.81x = 94,912,718,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,912,718,675.47/370,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,165.82

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