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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,614.12, 391,736.08 and 171,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,614.12, 391,736.08 and 171,372.96 is: 256,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,614.12 : 391,736.08 = 171,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,614.12/391,736.08 = 171,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,614.12x = 391,736.08 × 171,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,614.12x = 67,132,971,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,132,971,568.40/261,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,610.66

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