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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,874.80, 398,812.20 and 171,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,874.80, 398,812.20 and 171,396.40 is: 257,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,874.80 : 398,812.20 = 171,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,874.80/398,812.20 = 171,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,874.80x = 398,812.20 × 171,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,874.80x = 68,354,975,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,354,975,356.08/265,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,094.60

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