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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,502.80, 398,254.20 and 171,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,502.80, 398,254.20 and 171,024.40 is: 256,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,502.80 : 398,254.20 = 171,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,502.80/398,254.20 = 171,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,502.80x = 398,254.20 × 171,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,502.80x = 68,111,185,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,111,185,602.48/265,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,536.60

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