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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,658.20, 389,487.30 and 171,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,658.20, 389,487.30 and 171,011.80 is: 256,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,658.20 : 389,487.30 = 171,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,658.20/389,487.30 = 171,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,658.20x = 389,487.30 × 171,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,658.20x = 66,606,924,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,606,924,250.14/259,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,517.70

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