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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,573.20, 389,359.80 and 170,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,573.20, 389,359.80 and 170,926.80 is: 256,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,573.20 : 389,359.80 = 170,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,573.20/389,359.80 = 170,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,573.20x = 389,359.80 × 170,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,573.20x = 66,552,024,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,024,662.64/259,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,390.20

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