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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,099.84, 571,626.72 and 170,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,099.84, 571,626.72 and 170,681.28 is: 256,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,099.84 : 571,626.72 = 170,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,099.84/571,626.72 = 170,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,099.84x = 571,626.72 × 170,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,099.84x = 97,565,980,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,565,980,251.80/381,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,011.60

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