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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,731.20, 389,596.80 and 171,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,731.20, 389,596.80 and 171,036.20 is: 256,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,731.20 : 389,596.80 = 171,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,731.20/389,596.80 = 171,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,731.20x = 389,596.80 × 171,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,731.20x = 66,635,156,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,635,156,204.16/259,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.30

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