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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,423.03, 558,288.95 and 169,866.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,423.03, 558,288.95 and 169,866.87 is: 254,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,423.03 : 558,288.95 = 169,866.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,423.03/558,288.95 = 169,866.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,423.03x = 558,288.95 × 169,866.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,423.03x = 94,834,795,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,834,795,642.75/372,423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,642.67

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