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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,101.91, 556,222.55 and 171,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,101.91, 556,222.55 and 171,001.94 is: 256,304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,101.91 : 556,222.55 = 171,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,101.91/556,222.55 = 171,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,101.91x = 556,222.55 × 171,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,101.91x = 95,115,131,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,115,131,485.62/371,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,304.62

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