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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,771.92, 556,323.30 and 170,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,771.92, 556,323.30 and 170,985.06 is: 256,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,771.92 : 556,323.30 = 170,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,771.92/556,323.30 = 170,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,771.92x = 556,323.30 × 170,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,771.92x = 95,122,972,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,122,972,829.90/370,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,553.88

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