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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,028.70, 390,043.05 and 171,382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,028.70, 390,043.05 and 171,382.30 is: 257,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,028.70 : 390,043.05 = 171,382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,028.70/390,043.05 = 171,382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,028.70x = 390,043.05 × 171,382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,028.70x = 66,846,475,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846,475,008.02/260,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,073.45

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