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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,141.16, 556,281.42 and 171,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,141.16, 556,281.42 and 171,041.19 is: 256,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,141.16 : 556,281.42 = 171,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,141.16/556,281.42 = 171,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,141.16x = 556,281.42 × 171,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,141.16x = 95,147,036,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,147,036,051.69/371,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,363.47

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