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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,059.28, 555,846.96 and 171,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,059.28, 555,846.96 and 171,105.92 is: 256,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,059.28 : 555,846.96 = 171,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,059.28/555,846.96 = 171,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,059.28x = 555,846.96 × 171,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,059.28x = 95,108,705,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,108,705,470.00/371,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,316.74

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