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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,717.68, 556,169.92 and 171,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,717.68, 556,169.92 and 171,177.92 is: 256,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,717.68 : 556,169.92 = 171,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,717.68/556,169.92 = 171,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,717.68x = 556,169.92 × 171,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,717.68x = 95,204,010,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204,010,072.17/370,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,810.01

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