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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 171,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 171,026.40 is: 256,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,672.80 : 389,509.20 = 171,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,672.80/389,509.20 = 171,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,672.80x = 389,509.20 × 171,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,672.80x = 66,616,356,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616,356,242.88/259,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,539.60

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