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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,467.49, 390,701.23 and 171,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,467.49, 390,701.23 and 171,700.23 is: 257,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,467.49 : 390,701.23 = 171,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,467.49/390,701.23 = 171,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,467.49x = 390,701.23 × 171,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,467.49x = 67,083,491,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,083,491,110.04/260,467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,550.35

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