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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,277.70, 556,827.32 and 171,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,277.70, 556,827.32 and 171,406.10 is: 257,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,277.70 : 556,827.32 = 171,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,277.70/556,827.32 = 171,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,277.70x = 556,827.32 × 171,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,277.70x = 95,443,601,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,443,601,115.24/371,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,067.96

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