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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,742.80, 389,614.20 and 171,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,742.80, 389,614.20 and 171,096.40 is: 256,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,742.80 : 389,614.20 = 171,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,742.80/389,614.20 = 171,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,742.80x = 389,614.20 × 171,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,742.80x = 66,661,587,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661,587,008.88/259,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,644.60

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