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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,256.46, 556,795.39 and 171,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,256.46, 556,795.39 and 171,384.94 is: 257,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,256.46 : 556,795.39 = 171,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,256.46/556,795.39 = 171,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,256.46x = 556,795.39 × 171,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,256.46x = 95,426,344,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,426,344,012.34/371,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,036.18

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