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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,256.40, 406,884.60 and 171,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,256.40, 406,884.60 and 171,723.60 is: 257,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,256.40 : 406,884.60 = 171,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,256.40/406,884.60 = 171,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,256.40x = 406,884.60 × 171,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,256.40x = 69,871,688,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,871,688,296.56/271,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,585.40

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