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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,337.67, 406,947.78 and 171,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,337.67, 406,947.78 and 171,364.23 is: 257,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,337.67 : 406,947.78 = 171,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,337.67/406,947.78 = 171,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,337.67x = 406,947.78 × 171,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,337.67x = 69,736,292,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,736,292,969.91/271,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,009.26

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