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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,052.90, 390,079.35 and 171,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,052.90, 390,079.35 and 171,479.40 is: 257,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,052.90 : 390,079.35 = 171,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,052.90/390,079.35 = 171,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,052.90x = 390,079.35 × 171,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,052.90x = 66,890,572,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890,572,890.39/260,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,219.10

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