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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,271.12, 556,817.35 and 171,399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,271.12, 556,817.35 and 171,399.59 is: 257,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,271.12 : 556,817.35 = 171,399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,271.12/556,817.35 = 171,399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,271.12x = 556,817.35 × 171,399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,271.12x = 95,438,265,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,438,265,494.89/371,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,058.15

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