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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,999.60, 287,999.40 and 171,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,999.60, 287,999.40 and 171,004.40 is: 256,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,999.60 : 287,999.40 = 171,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,999.60/287,999.40 = 171,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,999.60x = 287,999.40 × 171,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,999.60x = 49,249,164,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249,164,597.36/191,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,506.60

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