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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,033.28, 555,807.96 and 171,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,033.28, 555,807.96 and 171,079.92 is: 256,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,033.28 : 555,807.96 = 171,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,033.28/555,807.96 = 171,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,033.28x = 555,807.96 × 171,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,033.28x = 95,087,581,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,087,581,332.16/371,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,277.77

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