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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,047.40, 390,071.10 and 171,473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,047.40, 390,071.10 and 171,473.90 is: 257,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,047.40 : 390,071.10 = 171,473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,047.40/390,071.10 = 171,473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,047.40x = 390,071.10 × 171,473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,047.40x = 66,887,012,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,887,012,794.29/260,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,210.85

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