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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,651.62, 560,473.71 and 171,190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,651.62, 560,473.71 and 171,190.29 is: 256,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,651.62 : 560,473.71 = 171,190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,651.62/560,473.71 = 171,190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,651.62x = 560,473.71 × 171,190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,651.62x = 95,947,656,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,947,656,952.28/373,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,783.73

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