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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,297.12, 556,856.50 and 171,425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,297.12, 556,856.50 and 171,425.47 is: 257,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,297.12 : 556,856.50 = 171,425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,297.12/556,856.50 = 171,425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,297.12x = 556,856.50 × 171,425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,297.12x = 95,459,387,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,459,387,235.06/371,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,097.03

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