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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,055.03, 555,840.59 and 171,101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,055.03, 555,840.59 and 171,101.67 is: 256,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,055.03 : 555,840.59 = 171,101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,055.03/555,840.59 = 171,101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,055.03x = 555,840.59 × 171,101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,055.03x = 95,105,252,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,105,252,347.28/371,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,310.37

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