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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,106.40, 389,722.20 and 171,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,106.40, 389,722.20 and 171,314.20 is: 256,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,106.40 : 389,722.20 = 171,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,106.40/389,722.20 = 171,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,106.40x = 389,722.20 × 171,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,106.40x = 66,764,946,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764,946,915.24/260,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,683.21

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