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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,414.97, 390,622.12 and 171,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,414.97, 390,622.12 and 171,022.03 is: 256,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,414.97 : 390,622.12 = 171,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,414.97/390,622.12 = 171,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,414.97x = 390,622.12 × 171,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,414.97x = 66,804,989,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,804,989,199.44/260,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,532.83

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