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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,599.92, 556,949.52 and 171,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,599.92, 556,949.52 and 171,504 is: 257,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,599.92 : 556,949.52 = 171,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,599.92/556,949.52 = 171,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,599.92x = 556,949.52 × 171,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,599.92x = 95,519,070,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,519,070,478.08/371,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,048.15

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