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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,067.20, 382,600.80 and 171,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,067.20, 382,600.80 and 171,086.40 is: 256,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,067.20 : 382,600.80 = 171,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,067.20/382,600.80 = 171,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,067.20x = 382,600.80 × 171,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,067.20x = 65,457,793,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,457,793,509.12/255,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,629.60

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