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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,476.96, 557,309.76 and 171,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,476.96, 557,309.76 and 171,941.28 is: 257,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,476.96 : 557,309.76 = 171,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,476.96/557,309.76 = 171,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,476.96x = 557,309.76 × 171,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,476.96x = 95,824,553,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,824,553,490.89/371,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,955.58

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