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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,415.97, 390,623.62 and 171,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,415.97, 390,623.62 and 171,023.03 is: 256,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,415.97 : 390,623.62 = 171,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,415.97/390,623.62 = 171,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,415.97x = 390,623.62 × 171,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,415.97x = 66,805,635,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,635,081.97/260,415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,534.32

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