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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,669.20, 389,503.80 and 171,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,669.20, 389,503.80 and 171,022.80 is: 256,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,669.20 : 389,503.80 = 171,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,669.20/389,503.80 = 171,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,669.20x = 389,503.80 × 171,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,669.20x = 66,614,030,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614,030,486.64/259,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,534.20

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