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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,744.78, 555,784.26 and 170,963.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,744.78, 555,784.26 and 170,963.14 is: 256,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,744.78 : 555,784.26 = 170,963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,744.78/555,784.26 = 170,963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,744.78x = 555,784.26 × 170,963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,744.78x = 95,018,622,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,018,622,252.18/370,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,291.19

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