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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,270.40, 406,905.60 and 171,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,270.40, 406,905.60 and 171,737.60 is: 257,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,270.40 : 406,905.60 = 171,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,270.40/406,905.60 = 171,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,270.40x = 406,905.60 × 171,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,270.40x = 69,880,991,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880,991,170.56/271,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,606.40

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