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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,583, 354,085.08 and 171,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,583, 354,085.08 and 171,902.36 is: 237,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,583 : 354,085.08 = 171,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,583/354,085.08 = 171,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,583x = 354,085.08 × 171,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,583x = 60,868,060,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,868,060,892.79/256,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,225.62

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