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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,486.67, 383,394.03 and 171,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,486.67, 383,394.03 and 171,341.85 is: 257,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,486.67 : 383,394.03 = 171,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,486.67/383,394.03 = 171,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,486.67x = 383,394.03 × 171,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,486.67x = 65,691,442,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691,442,379.16/255,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,122.78

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