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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,293.51, 556,851.06 and 171,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,293.51, 556,851.06 and 171,421.96 is: 257,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,293.51 : 556,851.06 = 171,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,293.51/556,851.06 = 171,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,293.51x = 556,851.06 × 171,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,293.51x = 95,456,500,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,456,500,133.28/371,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,091.76

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